Two Men Charged in Manchester Airport Altercation; Police Officers Cleared of Criminal Charges

A viral incident at Manchester Airport led to charges against two men, while an independent investigation found no basis for prosecuting police officers involved.

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and Muhammed Amaad, 25, from Rochdale, are charged with assault-related offenses and will appear in court on January 16, 2025.
The July 23 incident, captured on video, showed a Greater Manchester Police officer allegedly kicking a man, prompting public protests and a police investigation.
The Crown Prosecution Service concluded there was no realistic prospect of convicting officers, citing expert analysis of police use of force.
Independent Office for Police Conduct continues its investigation into potential police misconduct and related public complaints.
The family of the accused men plans to challenge the CPS decision not to charge officers, maintaining their innocence and alleging police assault.