Brothers accused of assaulting police officer at Manchester Airport will not face third trial

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May 29, 2026 · 12:45 PM UTC ·9 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 41 views

Brothers accused of assaulting police officer at Manchester Airport will not face third trial

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Two brothers accused of assaulting a police officer at Manchester Airport will not face a third trial after prosecutors offered no evidence. The decision follows two previous juries that could not reach a verdict on the charges. The case has garnered significant public interest but was deemed not serious enough to warrant a retrial.

Key facts

▪Muhammad Amaad and Mohammed Fahir Amaaz were accused of assaulting Pc Zachary Marsden in July 2024.
▪Both men denied the charges, claiming they acted in lawful self-defense.
▪The Crown Prosecution Service decided against a third trial due to the case's lack of extreme gravity.

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▪ Brothers accused of assaulting officer at Manchester airport will not face third trial — The Guardian — UK
▪ Brothers accused of assaulting police officer at Manchester Airport will not face third trial — Sky News — Top

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Original publisher	The Independent
Canonical URL	https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/manchester-airport-police-muhammad-amaad-mohammed-amaaz-b2985939.html
Publication time	Fri, 29 May 2026 12:45:00 GMT
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