No Charges Yet in Shocking Manchester Airport Brawl Involving Armed Police and Two Brothers
Violent Clash at Manchester Airport Under Intense Scrutiny
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has confirmed that no criminal charges have been decided following a brutal confrontation at Manchester Airport last July. The violent incident involved armed officers and two Rochdale brothers, 19-year-old Fahir Amaaz and 25-year-old Muhammed Amaad.
CCTV footage, which spread rapidly online, showed police restraining the brothers. Disturbingly, an officer appeared to kick and stamp on Fahir’s head while he was disabled by a Taser stun gun. Additional footage obtained by the Manchester Evening News revealed the chaotic build-up, including female officers being knocked down.
Airport Brawl Sparked After Flight from Doha
The violent clash erupted following a flight from Doha, where trouble broke out between two groups inside Terminal 2. Armed police were called in to restore order. Four men were arrested and remain on police bail as the investigation proceeds.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) handed over a full evidence file to the CPS in mid-August. However, prosecutors are still carefully sifting through the material to decide if charges will be brought.
Reform UK Threatens Private Prosecution Over Delays
Frustrated by the CPS delay, Reform UK — led by Nigel Farage — has threatened a private prosecution if no formal charges are filed. In a letter to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, they slammed the authorities for a “two-tier justice” system and vowed to fund legal action themselves.
“We are considering the material and are providing advice in relation to a series of alleged criminal offences at Manchester Airport in July this year. We are working with Greater Manchester Police and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) while their enquiries continue,” a CPS spokeswoman said.
Investigation Into Police Conduct Ongoing Amid Legal Spat
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is also probing allegations of assault by two officers involved, though they stressed that serving notices does not guarantee criminal or misconduct charges will follow.
Legal reps for the Amaaz brothers have slammed Reform UK’s move. Solicitor Aamer Anwar branded it “pathetic grandstanding” and questioned the political motives behind the threat.
Meanwhile, GMP vowed to carry on supporting their officers and to ensure justice unfolds without prejudice as the investigations continue. More updates are expected once all evidence has been fully reviewed.
