The viral Manchester airport assault incident has sparked widespread attention and controversy, but what really happened before the altercation? On Tuesday evening, at approximately 8:25 pm, a physical altercation broke out at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2, prompting police intervention. However, the situation quickly escalated as the officers were met with violence, resulting in three officers being assaulted, including a female officer who suffered a broken nose.
The police were attempting to arrest one of the suspects when the violence occurred, leading to a use of force that was captured on video and subsequently went viral. The footage has raised questions about the appropriateness of the police response, leading to an investigation into the incident. In the aftermath, the officer involved in the incident was suspended from duty, and a protest was held outside the police station in Rochdale, Manchester, to condemn the use of force by the police. The incident has also been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for further investigation, ensuring a thorough examination of the events leading up to and during the altercation.
