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Reform UK Pursues Private Prosecution in Manchester Airport Incident

Nigel Farage's party acts after alleged police assault case sees no charges from Crown Prosecution Service.

  • Reform UK is initiating a private prosecution against two men involved in a July altercation with police at Manchester Airport.
  • Nigel Farage criticizes the lack of charges from the Crown Prosecution Service despite available CCTV evidence.
  • The incident, which went viral, involved accusations of police misconduct and resulted in injuries to several officers.
  • Independent Office for Police Conduct is concluding its investigation into the officers' use of force during the arrests.
  • Reform UK argues the case highlights a perceived disparity in the justice system, comparing it to swift actions taken in other public disturbances.
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