Police update on arrests after Manchester Airport video showing man 'kicked' in head by officer
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGreater Manchester Police has issued an update on the men arrested at Manchester Airport after a video emerged appearing to show a police officer kicking and stamping on a man's head as he lay on the ground.
The incident on July 23 sparked a number of protests across our region. But a number of public figures, and those involved in the incident themselves, have appealed for 'calm'.
Today (August 2), the force has addressed 'speculation' swirling in the wake of the high profile case. Police say that all four men arrested during the scenes seen on video remain on police bail, with a live investigation 'very much ongoing'. READ MORE: New Manchester Airport video shows violent scenes before man 'kicked' in head by GMP officer "We are aware of speculation circulating about the case involving four men arrested at Manchester Airport on 23/07/2024," read a statement issued this evening by GMP. "This is a current live investigation and all four men remain on police bail.
Enquiries are very much ongoing in relation to all aspects of this incident." New footage also came last week from inside Manchester Airport of the chaotic moments before a Greater Manchester Police officer was captured appearing to kick a man in the head in a viral video.
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