A massive protest erupted following a brutal assault on a Pakistani family by police at Manchester Airport in the United Kingdom. Men and women gathered to voice their outrage, chanting slogans against the Manchester police and demanding swift action against the officers involved.
The incident, captured in a viral video, shows two young Pakistani men being brutally tortured by British police officers in front of their family members. The mother of one of the young men attempted to intervene, but the officers continued their violent assault, punching and kicking the men repeatedly.
Unjustified violent treatment of a young Muslim man by a British policeman in front of his mother at Manchester Airport.
— د.عـبدالله العـمـادي (@Abdulla_Alamadi) July 24, 2024
Whatever his charge is, the policeman has no right to treat him with such brutality.
The policeman is required to be held accountable and punished. pic.twitter.com/QsRcPypXA3
In response to the public outcry, five police officers involved in the incident have been suspended. An investigation is now underway against seven officers in total.
The Greater Manchester Police (GMP) provided a statement on the incident, explaining that officers had been called to Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport due to reports of an altercation between members of the public. According to GMP, while attempting to arrest one of the suspects, three officers were violently assaulted. A female officer suffered a broken nose, and all three officers were taken to the hospital for treatment.
The Pakistani community, along with other supporters, continues to demand justice and transparency in the investigation. The incident has sparked discussions about police conduct and accountability in the UK, particularly regarding the treatment of ethnic minorities. As the investigation unfolds, the affected family and the broader community await answers and justice.
Meanwhile, Manchester Police issued a statement
