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Mikey’s Penny for your Poll: The Manchester Airport Assault Sentencing

Vote on Mohamed Amaaz’s Sentencing

26 June 2026 at 16:30Updated 26 June 2026 at 17:111 min read

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A 21-year-old man, Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison following a violent confrontation at Manchester Airport in July 2024.

During the incident, which was captured on viral footage, Amaaz assaulted a member of the public in an airport café before launching a sustained attack on two responding female police officers, one of whom suffered a broken nose.

While the court has now delivered its verdict, the sentence has reignited intense debate regarding the protection of emergency workers and whether the judiciary’s response is sufficiently robust to deter such high levels of violence.

Do you believe the 42-month sentence handed down for these assaults—including breaking a police officer's nose—is an appropriate punishment?

JUST RIGHT: The sentence is appropriate; it reflects the gravity of the violence and sends a clear message that attacking police officers will result in serious jail time.TOO LENIENT: The sentence is far too light. Attacking public servants in the line of duty, especially causing serious injury, should carry much longer custodial terms.TOO HARSH: The sentence is disproportionate for a 21-year-old; the justice system should focus more on rehabilitation rather than such lengthy prison sentences.

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