London (Pothwar.com, Muhammad Naseer Raja, July 26, 2024) — A disturbing incident at Manchester Airport has gone viral, showing British police apprehending a young man, pinning him to the ground, binding his hands behind his back, and kicking him. The individual in the video, identified as Pakistani, was subjected to police brutality, prompting widespread protests from the Pakistani community in the UK. Following the uproar, the police department has taken action against the officer involved.
According to police reports, armed officers were called to Manchester Airport at exactly 8:25 AM on Tuesday following reports of an altercation among passengers. The police stated that during the arrest of a suspect, a confrontation occurred between the police and the passengers, resulting in injuries to three officers who are currently receiving treatment in the hospital.
The incident began when the police approached the young man, claiming he was a wanted individual. As they attempted to arrest him, the situation escalated, leading to the violent scene captured on video. The footage, recorded by eyewitnesses and the victim’s family, shows the police forcing the man to lie on his stomach and then kicking him.
The video’s virality prompted immediate action from the British police, leading to the suspension of the officer seen in the footage. The incident has caused significant anger within the Pakistani community in Britain. On Wednesday night, hundreds of people protested outside a police station in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, condemning the police’s actions.
The Mayor of Greater Manchester has also expressed concern over the video, acknowledging the widespread distress it has caused and promising a thorough investigation.