World News of Friday, 20 December 2024

Source: bbc.com

Brothers charged over airport fight with police

Two men charged over a fight with police at Manchester Airport Two men charged over a fight with police at Manchester Airport

Two men have been charged over a fight with police at Manchester Airport which happened before an officer was filmed stamping on a suspect's head.

Brothers Mohammed Amaaz, 20, and Muhammed Amaad, 25, have been charged with assaulting police officers, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.

No charges are being brought against any police officers involved in the incident in July, it added.

Mr Amaaz and Mr Amaad, of Rochdale, will appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on 16 January.

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