New footage has emerged showing the alleged assault of three police officers at Manchester Airport before a man was kicked in the head.
The video, obtained by the Manchester Evening News, shows the chaotic scenes which led to an officer kick and stamp on the head of a man who was lying face down on the floor.
A Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officer was suspended on Thursday after the footage was shared widely on social media, leading to protests in Rochdale and Manchester city centre.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said on Friday that the officer had been advised he was under criminal investigation for assault.
A decision will then be made on whether to refer the matter to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and whether the officer involved should face disciplinary proceedings.
Police are appealing for witnesses over three incidents in Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 on Tuesday, including two altercations before what they describe as an assault of three police officers.
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All suffered head injuries, including a female constable who suffered a broken nose, and four men were arrested, who have since been released on bail.
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, said it was “a complicated situation with two sides to it” and previously “urged people not to rush to judgement”.
“It is frustrating that we have not been able to put more video into the public domain but that is because this is a live investigation,” he said.
“People now need to step back and allow the IOPC’s criminal investigation into the officer’s conduct to move forward, alongside the parallel GMP investigation into other potential offences, so that a complete picture can be presented.
“Given all these investigations are ongoing, it would not be appropriate to comment further.”
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