Two siblings, identified as Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, residents of Rochdale, reportedly engaged in a brief but intense altercation with law enforcement at Manchester Airport. The incident unfolded when the brothers went to the airport to pick up their mother, who had experienced a disagreement on her return flight from Pakistan through Qatar.
Allegedly, Amaaz attacked a man at a Starbucks outlet within the airport, following the disagreement on the flight. Subsequently, he purportedly assaulted three police officers stationed at terminal two on July 23, 2024. The jury was informed during a previous trial that Amaaz was convicted of assaulting Abdulkareem Ismaeil at Starbucks and of assaulting officers PC Lydia Ward and PC Ellie Cook.
During the altercation, PC Ward suffered a broken nose and significant bleeding, leading to distress. It was claimed that within a span of 30 seconds, Amaaz unleashed a series of blows, including kicks, elbow strikes, and punches, on the three officers, resulting in injuries. Meanwhile, PC Cook sustained minor injuries as per the testimony presented at Liverpool Crown Court.
The trial focused on the alleged assault of PC Marsden at the pay station during the incident. Both defendants, Amaaz and Amaad, have denied the accusations. PC Marsden reported experiencing post-concussion symptoms following the encounter, including severe headaches, dizziness, and forgetfulness.
The prosecution highlighted that the events unfolded following a conflict between the brothers’ mother and Abdulkareem Ismaeil on the flight. The confrontation escalated when the brothers encountered Ismaeil at the airport’s Starbucks. Amaaz reportedly headbutted and punched Ismaeil in front of onlookers, leading to his conviction in a previous trial.
Police were alerted to the situation, and upon arrival, the officers found the brothers at the car park, where a physical altercation ensued. The prosecution emphasized the high level of violence exhibited by the defendants during the incident, which was captured by CCTV cameras and police body-worn cameras.
The trial continues, with the defense asserting that the brothers acted in self-defense. Amaaz maintains that his actions were lawful throughout and disputes the previous jury’s convictions. The prosecution emphasized the gravity of the violence exhibited by the defendants, urging the jury to consider the evidence presented.
