Manchester airport brawl began with Starbucks assault, jury hears

Manchester airport brawl began with Starbucks assault, jury hears

A recent altercation at Manchester airport, which involved brothers Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad, has been the subject of a trial. The incident, which took place in Terminal 2 on July 23, saw the brothers accused of assaulting three police officers. According to reports from Liverpool Crown Court, the altercation stemmed from an earlier incident at a Starbucks cafe where Amaaz allegedly headbutted a member of the public and punched him.

During the prosecution’s opening statements, it was revealed that police officers were dispatched to the airport after the Starbucks incident and later found the brothers at the terminal’s car park payment area. The officers, including PC Zachary Marsden and PC Ellie Cook, attempted to apprehend Mohammed Fahir Amaaz. However, he resisted arrest, prompting his brother Muhammad Amaad to intervene. A scuffle ensued, with both brothers allegedly using a high level of violence against the police officers, causing actual bodily harm.

The prosecution presented evidence that detailed how the defendants had arrived at the airport with their young nephew to pick up their mother. An incident involving Abdulkareem Ismaeil on the same flight as their mother led to a confrontation at Starbucks. Mohammed Fahir Amaaz was accused of delivering a headbutt and punching Mr. Ismaeil during the altercation, which was witnessed by several children. The prosecution maintained that the conduct was unlawful and emphasized the availability of CCTV footage to support their case.

In his address to the jurors, the prosecutor highlighted that the events were captured on CCTV, eliminating the need to rely solely on witness testimony. While the defendants may claim they were acting in self-defense, the prosecution contended that their actions were unlawful. The trial is expected to provide clarity on the events that transpired at the airport, shedding light on the alleged assault of the police officers and the earlier incident at Starbucks

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