PC Zachary Marsden denied losing control during a chaotic incident at Manchester Airport in July last year, where he was allegedly assaulted by brothers Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad. The trial at Liverpool Crown Court heard that Marsden used a Taser and Pava spray, causing injuries to the defendants' mother and a bystander, which he justified as necessary force given the volatile situation and prior assault. The brothers deny charges including assault causing actual bodily harm.
PC denies losing control in Manchester Airport brawl, trial hears
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️PC Zachary Marsden denied losing control during a chaotic incident at Manchester Airport in July last year, where he was allegedly assaulted by brothers Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad. The trial at Liverpool Crown Court heard that Marsden used a Taser and Pava spray, causing injuries to the defendants' mother and a bystander, which he justified as necessary force given the volatile situation and prior assault. The brothers deny charges including assault causing actual bodily harm.
Trending- 1 July 23 last year (2024): The incident occurred at Manchester Airport
- 2 Current week: The trial is ongoing at Liverpool Crown Court
- Two brothers are charged with assault causing actual bodily harm
- The police officer's actions are under scrutiny in court
- Injuries were sustained by the defendants' mother and a bystander
What: A police officer, PC Zachary Marsden, denied losing control during an alleged assault by two brothers at Manchester Airport, where he used a Taser and Pava spray, causing injuries to others.
When: The incident occurred on July 23 last year (2024); the trial is ongoing (current week).
Where: Manchester Airport, Terminal 2 arrivals, Starbucks cafe, and the terminal car park; the trial is taking place at Liverpool Crown Court.
Why: Police were called to a reported assault at Starbucks. PC Marsden claims he used force due to being subjected to a violent assault, being pulled over, and facing a 'volatile situation' and obstruction.
How: PC Marsden was allegedly assaulted by Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad. Marsden used a Taser on Mr. Amaaz, causing him to fall, and also used a Taser on Mrs. Akhtar (the defendants' mother) and Pava spray on a bystander, and grabbed another man around the neck.