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Female police officer punched in Manchester airport assault urges attacker to ‘show remorse’

As PC Lydia Ward’s attacker is jailed, she looks back on the incident

The Independent UK

Man jailed for assault on police officers and customer at Manchester airport

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, convicted over 2024 incident of which footage was widely shared on social media

The Guardian - UK

Man jailed for ‘cowardly’ Manchester Airport assault on two female police officers

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Man, 21, who assaulted two female police officers at Manchester Airport jailed

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday

The Independent UK

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

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad denied assaulting PC Zachary Marsden in 2024 incident

The Guardian - UK

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

Widely circulated footage of the incident at the major airport sparked protests

The Independent UK

Manchester Airport fracas: How violent events at terminal ended in trial

Footage went viral on social media.

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Police watchdog launch probe over alleged leak of Manchester Airport footage

The IOPC confirmed an investigation is under way over the alleged leak.

Evening Standard

Man found guilty of attacking female police officers at Manchester airport

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz convicted of assault of PC Lydia Ward and PC Ellie Cook in 2024 incident

The Guardian - UK

I had to defend myself, man accused of police officer assault at airport says

Muhammad Amaad and Mohammed Fahir Amaaz are alleged to have used a ‘high level of violence’ against Pcs Zachary Marsden, Lydia Ward and Ellie Cook.

Evening Standard

Who Is The Manchester Airport Brawl Suspect? Man Feared Being Beaten To Death, Justifies Heating Female PCs

Manchester Airport brawl suspect says he feared for his life before punching two female officers, breaking one's nose during violent arrest.

International Business Times UK

Student tells court he did not know police officers he hit at airport were women

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz is accused of assaulting three police officers at Manchester Airport in July 2024.

Evening Standard

Shocking video shows moment female police officer left bleeding and sobbing after Manchester Airport brawl

PC Lydia Ward said she was ‘absolutely terrified’ after she was floored with a punch and left with a broken nose last year

Evening Standard

Police officer says she was ‘absolutely terrified’ during Manchester Airport brawl

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad are on trial at Liverpool Crown Court

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Jury shown footage of ‘brothers in Manchester Airport brawl with police officers’

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and his brother, Muhammad Amaad, 26, have been accused of assaulting officers at the airport last year

The Guardian - UK

Brothers assaulted police as they resisted airport arrest, UK court hears

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad on trial over incidents at Manchester airport last July

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