Jury discharged in Manchester Airport assault trial
Summary
A jury was dismissed after it could not decide if two brothers assaulted a police officer at Manchester Airport. The brothers say they acted in self-defense, and the court will decide later if there will be a third trial.Key Facts
- The trial involved Mohammed Fahir Amaaz (21) and Muhammad Amaad (26), brothers from Rochdale.
- They are accused of assaulting PC Zachary Marsden from Greater Manchester Police.
- The incident happened on 23 July 2024 near the car park pay station at Manchester Airport’s terminal two.
- The police approached the brothers after an earlier issue at a coffee shop.
- The jury was told it could deliver a majority verdict but could not reach one after nearly 20 hours of discussion.
- The brothers claim they acted in lawful self-defense or defended each other.
- The court postponed the case until 29 May, allowing the Crown Prosecution Service time to decide on a possible third trial.
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