Two men have been charged with criminal offences following an incident at Manchester Airport on 23 July 2024.videoplayback.mp4
The Crown Prosecution Service has today charged two people with assaulting police officers.
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, is charged with two counts of assault and battery, one count of assault on an emergency worker and one count of common assault. Muhammed Amaad, 25, is charged with causing grievous bodily harm.
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No police officers will be charged. The two defendants will appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Thursday 16 January 2025.
Frank Ferguson, head of the CPS Special Crime and Counter-Terrorism Branch, said: "Following our investigation into an incident at Manchester Airport in July 2024, the Crown Prosecution Service has today charged two individuals.
"This was a high-profile incident which generated considerable public interest and media coverage at the time, and we have worked closely from the outset with investigators from the Independent Office for Police Conduct and Greater Manchester Police.
"We have reviewed all available evidence, including witness statements, video footage, expert reports and other documents relating to the use of police force, to make an independent and objective assessment of the appropriateness of bringing charges in court.
"Based on a careful review of this evidence, we have concluded that two men should be charged with offences including assault on police officers. "We have come to the conclusion that no charges should be brought against the officers. We have considered the potential offences of battery and common assault, and considered expert evidence in the form of an independent report from an expert on the use of force by the police, to inform this decision.
"We have always ensured that police training is also considered as part of these decisions and in this case the combination of evidence and expert opinion meant that there was no real prospect of conviction.
"We understand that in this case, as in any other case, the weight of feeling was great. Our specially trained prosecutors are often on the front lines dealing with high-profile cases that are subject to intense public and media scrutiny and always make independent and objective decisions based on all the evidence available. "The Crown Prosecution Service would like to remind everyone that criminal proceedings are ongoing and that each of the accused is entitled to a fair trial.
"It is extremely important that no reporting, comment or sharing of information on the internet is likely to prejudice these proceedings."
Notes to the editor
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz [DOB: 22/10/2004] is charged with wilful battery under section 47 x 2, assault on a lifeguard and simple assault (against a member of the public).
Muhammed Amaad [DOB: 27/06/1999] is charged with malicious wounding under section 47. The CPS Special Crime Branch deals with the most complex and sensitive cases in England and Wales, including disasters, serious criminal charges against police officers, manslaughter and electoral crimes
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