Brothers accused of assaulting officer at Manchester airport will not face third trial
Two brothers accused of assaulting a police officer at Manchester airport will not face a third trial due to lack of evidence from prosecutors. Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad were previously tried twice, with juries unable to reach a verdict on the assault charges. The case attracted significant public interest and raised concerns about police conduct, but the judge ruled that a retrial was not warranted.
- ▪The brothers were filmed in a physical confrontation with PC Zachary Marsden in July 2024.
- ▪Two juries were unable to reach a verdict on the assault charges against the brothers.
- ▪The judge stated that the case did not meet the threshold for a third trial despite its public interest.
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CCTV footage showing the incident at Manchester airport in July 2024. Photograph: Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)/PAView image in fullscreenCCTV footage showing the incident at Manchester airport in July 2024. Photograph: Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)/PAManchesterBrothers accused of assaulting officer at Manchester airport will not face third trialMohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad denied assaulting PC Zachary Marsden in 2024 incidentRaphael BoydFri 29 May 2026 12.23 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 12.33 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTwo brothers who were accused of assaulting a police officer at Manchester airport in 2024 will not face a third trial after prosecutors failed to provide evidence.Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, were filmed having a…
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