Manchester, England — A violent incident at Manchester Airport last summer has resulted in charges against two brothers accused of assaulting police officers while responding to a previous altercation at a nearby Starbucks. The case unfolded in Liverpool Crown Court, where jurors heard details of the events from July 23, 2022.
Brothers Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, are alleged to have attacked three police officers who were attempting to manage the situation. Paul Greaney KC, representing the prosecution, described the violent encounter, stating that the officers arrived at Terminal 2 after reports of an earlier incident involving Amaaz. Evidence suggests he headbutted and punched a man, Abdulkareem Ismaeil, at the café, prompting police intervention.
According to the prosecution, the brothers were traced to the airport’s car park payment area as police sought to detain them. Officers PC Zachary Marsden, PC Ellie Cook, both armed, and unarmed officer PC Lydia Ward approached the defendants, aiming to arrest Amaaz. However, Greaney noted that the brothers resisted arrest, leading to a physical confrontation.
During the scuffle, Amaaz is accused of assaulting PC Marsden and PC Cook, ultimately resulting in injuries including a broken nose for PC Ward. Greaney emphasized the severity of the brothers’ actions, labeling their violence as excessive. Amaaz faces charges of causing actual bodily harm to both PC Marsden and PC Ward, in addition to the earlier assault on Ismaeil. His brother, Amaad, is similarly charged with assaulting PC Marsden.
The defendants had reportedly traveled to the airport with their young nephew to welcome their mother back from a flight coming in from Qatar. Tensions escalated when their mother indicated Ismaeil, who was present with his family, as the source of her distress during the trip. Following this identification, the confrontation in Starbucks occurred shortly after 8:20 PM, with CCTV footage capturing the violent exchange.
Greaney argued that the evidence collected from surveillance cameras would clearly illustrate the events, eliminating the need for witness testimonies as the primary source of facts. He asserted that while the defendants might claim they were acting in self-defense, the prosecution is confident that jurors will conclude their actions were unlawful.
As the trial continues, it remains to be seen how the defense will present its case. The brothers maintain their innocence regarding the allegations against them.
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