Family of man kicked out of Manchester Airport worried about police

The family of the man who was hit in the head by police at Manchester Airport have said they are concerned for any officers injured after a second video emerged.

Footage shared online showed a Greater Manchester Police firearms officer stabbing a man twice as he lay on the ground at around 8.30pm BST on Tuesday.

A source representing the family involved said: “If anyone has broken the law, they should face a fair trial.”

During the melee, two police officers were knocked to the ground before officers were able to detain the suspects using Tasers.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, asked people to wait until they have the full context of the incident before judging those involved.

In response to Mr Burnham’s comments, the family’s representative said there was “no context to justify an attack when someone is on the ground”.

The two men involved in the incident have been identified as Muhammad Fahir Amaaz and Amaad Amaaz.

On Thursday, their lawyer at the time, Akhmed Yakoob, said Mr Amaaz was hit in the head by a police officer.

Mr Yakoob claimed a CT scan found a cyst on his client’s brain.

Mr Yakoob is no longer acting for the family, who have appointed a new lawyer.

The family’s new representative said Mr Amaaz was “traumatized” and was due to have further scans.

Their representative also said the family was “genuinely concerned for any police officer who was injured”.

Footage of the incident sparked a protest outside Rochdale police station on Wednesday night and another in Manchester city center on Thursday night.

Greater Manchester Police said a police officer has been suspended in connection with the incident.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said there would be a “robust investigation” into the circumstances surrounding the incident.