US EditionMan Tells Court He 'Didn't Know' Police Officers He Hit at Airport Were Women
MANCHESTER AIRPORT, GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, JUL 17 – Mohammed Fahir Amaaz denies assault charges against three police officers and claims self-defence amid allegations of police power abuse at Manchester Airport, authorities say.
- On the evening of July 23 last year, Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, is on trial at Liverpool Crown Court accused of assaulting three officers, at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 car park paystation.
- Following reports of an assault at Starbucks in Terminal 2 arrivals, police approached the brothers at the car park paystation, prompting confrontation.
- During his testimony, Mr Amaaz described fearing for his life, saying `I feared I would be 'battered' to death`, as testimony detailed injuries and confusion over a Taser.
- In contrast, the defense insists they acted lawfully, as prosecutors allege the defendants used excessive force, with Amaaz claiming self-defence and the prosecution alleging a high level of violence.
- Video footage of the confrontation circulated on social media, showing officers’ tactics and fueling scrutiny.
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Man feared he would be 'battered' to death by police at Manchester Airport, court hears
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz is accused of assaulting three officers at Manchester Airport last year. He has pleaded not guilty, saying he was acting in self defence of him and his brother.
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