A man accused of violently assaulting two female police officers during a brawl at Manchester Airport told a court he acted in self-defence because he believed he was about to be beaten to death. The incident, which occurred at Terminal 2 on 23 July 2024, led to a widely circulated video showing officers being punched and knocked unconscious in front of shocked bystanders.
The suspect, 20-year-old Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, and his brother Muhammad Amaad, 26, both from Rochdale, are facing multiple charges, including actual bodily harm and assaulting emergency workers. The case is currently being heard at Liverpool Crown Court.
