Rochdale man sentenced for assault on police officers and customer at Manchester airport
Summary
A man from Rochdale, Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for assaulting two female police officers and a customer at Manchester airport. The court heard how he violently attacked the officers and the public member during an incident caught on video in July 2024.Key Facts
- Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, was convicted of common assault and two counts of actual bodily harm.
- The incident occurred at a Starbucks in Manchester airport in July 2024.
- Amaaz attacked two female police officers, PC Lydia Ward and PC Ellie Cook, and a member of the public.
- Injuries to the officers included a broken nose, concussion, and bruising.
- Video footage showed Amaaz head-butting one person and throwing multiple punches, elbows, and a kick at the officers.
- Amaaz and his brother claimed self-defense but were not found fully credible in court.
- The officers described the attack as sudden and traumatic, affecting their health and careers.
- Officer Ellie Cook, who was starting a new role as a firearms officer, said the attack left her unable to continue her dream career path.
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