A police officer in the UK is currently under criminal investigation for an incident at Manchester Airport where a suspect was kicked and stamped on during an arrest. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed that a police constable will be interviewed under criminal caution soon. The officer has been suspended from all duties by Greater Manchester Police, with the IOPC examining the level of force used during the arrest.
Video footage of the incident, which sparked public outrage and protests in Manchester and Rochdale, remains unclear about what happened before and after the incident. The police department stated that three officers were assaulted while apprehending the suspect, with one officer requiring hospital treatment for a broken nose.
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, stated that after viewing the full footage, the situation was not clear-cut and that there were issues on both sides. Four men were arrested in connection with the incident, with charges including assault and assault of an emergency worker. The use of such force during an arrest was described as unusual and alarming by the police.
The IOPC is continuing its investigation into the incident at Manchester Airport, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in police conduct. The situation has raised concerns about excessive use of force by law enforcement officers, sparking a larger conversation about policing practices and accountability in the UK.
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