Manchester Airport Attack Retrial - Day 2: Latest Updates & Live News

We are live at the retrial of two men accused of assault and violent disorder following a widely publicised incident at Manchester Airport has commenced at Liverpool Crown Court.

Fahir Amaaz, 19, and Muhammad Amaad, 25, both deny charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH) and violent disorder. The prosecution alleges the brothers were the primary aggressors in a confrontation with Greater Manchester Police officers in Terminal 2 on July 23, 2024.

🔴 KEY POINTS:

Defendants: Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad.

Charges: Violent disorder and assault occasioning ABH.

Prosecutor: Mark Heywood KC.

Case Status: Opening statements concluded; jury sworn in.

Key Detail: The Crown alleges the violence against a police officer that was "instigated" by the defendants following a flight from Doha.

🔴 LIVE: DAY 2 - 14 APRIL 2026 - AFTERNOON PM SESSION

LIVE COURT REPORTING ⬇️

14:15

🔴 TRIAL ADJOURNED

The trial has been adjourned for the today and is due to resume tomorrow at 10:30 - Wednesday, stay tuned we will be back then.

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15:21

🔴 The court has now adjourned for a short break

15:19

🔴 BARISTA DENIES HEARING DEATH THREATS

Under re-examination by the Prosecution, Ms. Pakalne was asked if she would have been in a position to hear threats like "I will smash you" or "I will f****** kill you" if they were shouted in English.

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The witness confirmed she was in a position to hear them, but stated clearly that she did not hear any such threats made by the "family guy." ⬇️

15:17

🔴 WIFE’S WORDS TO DEFENDANTS REVEALED

The jury heard evidence regarding what the passenger’s wife said during the confrontation.

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Ms. Pakalne testified that she heard the wife say in English: "We weren't talking about you, but we were talking about the kid behind you." . ⬇️

15:15

🔴 WITNESS STANDS BY "COME OUTSIDE" CLAIM

During cross-examination, junior defence counsel Danielle Buckett suggested the witness was "mistaken" about hearing the man in blue say "come outside and fight me."

The witness firmly rejected the suggestion, telling the court: "No, that I clearly remember." She also stated she did not see the passenger shouting or pointing at the defendants. ⬇️

15:11

🔴 DEFENCE SUGGESTS ENGLISH MAY HAVE BEEN SPOKEN

Under questioning from the defence, Ms. Pakalne conceded that it was "possible" that those involved in the incident were speaking English.

This follows her earlier testimony where she stated she "didn't think" the argument was in English and could not understand what was being said. ⬇️

15:07

🔴 "COME OUTSIDE AND FIGHT ME"

The jury heard that after the initial confrontation, the man in the blue shirt issued a challenge to the passenger.

According to Ms. Pakalne, the defendant said: "Come outside and fight with me," as the situation in the Starbucks cafe continued to escalate. ⬇️

14:51

🔴 BARISTA IDENTIFIES "MAN IN BLUE" AS AGGRESSOR

Justine Pakalne told jurors that it was the man wearing a blue shirt who delivered the headbutt to the other male.

The witness confirmed that after the strike, the argument continued between the parties in the cafe area before the group eventually moved on. ⬇️

14:47

🔴 HEADBUTT DELIVERED AT STARBUCKS COUNTER

The jury heard a direct account of the moment the verbal dispute turned physical.

Ms. Pakalne testified: "Then they kept arguing and he headbutted the family guy." She noted that the confrontation happened while the victim was in the process of ordering drinks for his family. ⬇️

14:45

🔴 WITNESS DID NOT BELIEVE ARGUMENT WAS IN ENGLISH

Under questioning, the witness stated that she "didn't think" the group was speaking in English during the confrontation.

She told the court that while she could hear the parties arguing, she could not understand the specific content of what was being said between the two men and the woman. ⬇️

14:40

🔴 THREE INDIVIDUALS CONFRONTED "FAMILY GUY"

The witness described the moment the situation escalated, noting that two men and one woman entered the cafe and approached a male customer.

Ms. Pakalne stated: "They confronted the family guy who was ordering drinks. They started arguing about something I could not understand." ⬇️

14:35

🔴 STARBUCKS BARISTA TAKES THE STAND

The prosecution has called its next witness, Justine Pakalne, who was working as a barista at the Terminal 2 Starbucks on July 23, 2024.

Ms. Pakalne was positioned at the counter serving customers when the incident involving the defendants and the Ismaeil family took place. ⬇️

14:30

🔴 WITNESS COMPLETES EVIDENCE IN COURT 41

Cameron Cartledge has finished his testimony and has been released by the court.

The final stage of his evidence focused on the specific verbal nature of the Starbucks argument, specifically regarding the defence's assertion that threats were made in English by the passenger. ⬇️

14:25

🔴 MANAGER DENIES HEARING DEATH THREATS

Under final questioning from the Prosecution, the witness was asked if he would have been in a position to hear threats such as "I will smash you" or "I will f****** kill you" had they been shouted in English.

Mr. Cartledge replied: "If they had happened, I would have heard it." He confirmed to the jury that he did not hear any such alleged threats during the confrontation. ⬇️

14:25

🔴 PROSECUTION ADDRESSES DEFENCE CASE ON THREATS

Paul Greaney KC addressed the jury regarding the core of the defence's position.

The court heard that the defence case maintains Mr. Ismaeil was shouting threats toward Mohammed Fahir Amaaz in English throughout the encounter, a claim the Starbucks manager has now formally disputed in the witness box. ⬇️

14:25

🔴 TRIAL RESUMES FOR AFTERNOON SESSION

The afternoon session has commenced at Liverpool Crown Court following the lunch break.

The proceedings opened with the conclusion of the cross-examination of the Starbucks duty manager, as the court continues to hear evidence regarding the initial events of July 23, 2024. ⬇️

🔴 LIVE: DAY 2 - 14 APRIL 2026 - AFTERNOON PM SESSION

LIVE COURT REPORTING ⬇️

14: 20

We’re back for the afternoon session of Manchester Airport Attackers retrial live from Court 41 of Liverpool Crown Court.

🔴 LIVE: DAY 2 - 14 APRIL 2026

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13:15

🔴 TRIAL ADJOURNS FOR LUNCH RECESS

The court has adjourned for the midday break following the conclusion of the Starbucks manager's evidence.

Proceedings are expected to resume this afternoon as the prosecution continues to call witnesses regarding the events at Terminal 2. ⬇️

13:11

🔴 WITNESS DENIES BEING "MISTAKEN" ABOUT LANGUAGE

Under cross-examination, Imran Khan KC suggested the men were actually arguing in English. Mr. Cartledge disagreed, insisting the men were speaking in a language he could not understand.

The witness also denied hearing Mr. Ismaeil make any threats to "smash" or "kill" Mr. Amaaz during the altercation. ⬇️

13:07

🔴 STARBUCKS MANAGER "SURE" PASSENGER DID NOT LUNGE

Mr. Cartledge told the jury he was "sure" he did not see Mr. Ismaeil step toward Mr. Amaaz just before the headbutt occurred.

When asked by the defence if he had effectively seen a "fight between two people," the witness responded that he did not remember seeing the passenger land any hits on Mr. Amaaz. ⬇️

13:07

🔴 VIRAL VIDEO DISCUSSED DURING CROSS-EXAMINATION

The defence questioned Mr. Cartledge on whether he had seen the "viral" footage of the later car park incident before giving his police statement.

The witness agreed he had seen the video of the kick meted out to Mr. Amaaz while he was on the floor prior to making his formal statement on July 26, 2024. ⬇️

12:55

🔴 DEFENDANTS’ FAMILY SEPARATED THE MEN

According to the witness, Mr. Amaad and the defendants' mother intervened immediately following the headbutt.

He described the pair "separating" the two men as Mr. Amaaz continued "trying to throw punches" which the witness did not believe connected with the passenger’s face. ⬇️

12:52

🔴 MANAGER: AMAAZ "SEEMED TO BE THE AGGRESSOR"

Asked about the tone of the argument, Mr. Cartledge stated that Mohammed Fahir Amaaz appeared to be the aggressor based on his body language and tone of voice.

He told jurors that it did not take long at all—"maybe just a few minutes"—before the verbal argument turned physical. ⬇️

12:50

🔴 WITNESS SAW "HEADBUTT" BEFORE CALLING POLICE

Mr. Cartledge testified that he saw "male two" (Mr. Amaaz) headbutt "male one" (Mr. Ismaeil).

He confirmed to the jury that he did not see Mr. Ismaeil use any violence during the encounter, prompting him to call the police as the defendants’ group left the scene. ⬇️

12:47

🔴 STARBUCKS DUTY MANAGER GIVES EVIDENCE

The jury is now hearing from Cameron Cartledge, who was the duty manager at the Terminal 2 Starbucks at the time of the incident.

Mr. Cartledge is being questioned by lead prosecutor Paul Greaney KC regarding what he witnessed from his office next to the cafe. ⬇️

12:47

🔴 "RAISED VOICES" HEARD FROM CAFE OFFICE

The witness described hearing "raised voices" coming from the cafe area while he was working in the side office.

He noted to the jury that the voices did not sound like they were speaking English, which led him to stand up and investigate the disturbance. ⬇️

12:45

🔴 WITNESS HAD "GOOD VIEW" OF ARGUMENT

Mr. Cartledge stated he had a "good" view of the argument, which involved three men, two other adults, and two children.

The prosecution identified the three men in the argument as the two defendants and the passenger, Mr. Ismaeil. ⬇️

12:40

🔴 POLICE ARRIVED "PRETTY QUICK" AFTER CALL

The court heard that airport police responded rapidly to the call from Starbucks.

However, by the time officers arrived at the cafe, Mr. Amaaz and his family had already departed and were heading toward the car park. ⬇️

12:35

🔴 RE-EXAMINATION OF SITE CCTV COMPLETED

Prior to the Starbucks manager taking the stand, the jury completed their review of the interactive terminal footage.

The focus has now shifted from the technical layout of the airport to direct eyewitness accounts of the first physical confrontation. ⬇️

12:25

🔴 POLICE DENY SELECTIVE USE OF CCTV

Under cross-examination, DS Bullivant denied claims that the prosecution’s still images were selected only to support the Crown’s case.

The officer told the jury that if an image assists the defence, it is still included in the bundle, stating, "You have got to be open and honest in all cases." ⬇️

12:20

🔴 DEFENCE CROSS-EXAMINATION BEGINS

Imran Khan KC, representing Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, has begun his questioning of Detective Sergeant Bullivant.

The focus of the cross-examination is currently on the "jury bundle" and the process by which specific CCTV stills were chosen to represent the sequence of events. ⬇️

12:15

🔴 TRIAL RESUMES WITH GMP DETECTIVE

The proceedings have resumed at Liverpool Crown Court following the morning break.

Detective Sergeant Danielle Bullivant has returned to the witness box to continue her evidence as the officer in charge of the Greater Manchester Police investigation. ⬇️

11:21

🔴 COURT ADJOURNS FOR MORNING BREAK

Judge Neil Flewitt KC has called a temporary recess. The jury has been dismissed for a short break and will return to continue hearing the Prosecution's evidence shortly. ⬇️

11:21

🔴 INTERACTIVE FOOTAGE SHOWN TO JURY

The court is viewing "interactive" footage recorded by police at Terminal Two just three weeks ago.

This recording is designed to provide jurors with a contemporary perspective of the terminal’s layout, showing the exact lines of sight and views experienced by those involved on the day of the incident. ⬇️

11:18

🔴 CHRONOLOGY OF ESCALATION AT STARBUCKS

The jury was shown exactly when the situation turned physical. The summary quotes within the sequence of events document note the moment Mohammed Fahir Amaaz turned toward the passenger.

The documents confirm that after the exchange, the defendants and their mother left the cafe while Mr Ismaeil remained at the scene. ⬇️

11:16

🔴 CCTV CLIP PLAYED IN FULL FOR JURY

Following the examination of still images, the jury has been shown the full CCTV clip of the Starbucks confrontation.

The footage captures the entire interaction between the Amaaz brothers and the Ismaeil family, providing a real-time view of the events described in the prosecution’s opening. ⬇️

11:15

🔴 "SUMMARY QUOTES" DETAIL STARBUCKS STRIKES

The sequence of events document includes specific summary quotes from the Prosecution describing each move.

These include: "Mr Amaaz headbutts Mr Ismaeil once," and "Mr Amaaz punches Mr Ismaeil using his left hand." A further punch was allegedly thrown with the right hand as the confrontation escalated. ⬇️

11:14

🔴 DEFENDANTS’ MOTHER MOVED BROTHER AWAY

Evidence from the CCTV stills indicates that Mr Amaad and his mother intervened during the Starbucks incident.

The jury was told that the still images show the pair moving Mohammed Fahir Amaaz away from Mr Ismaeil in an attempt to defuse the situation before the group exited the cafe. ⬇️

11:12

🔴 JURORS EXAMINE CCTV STILL SEQUENCE

Detective Sergeant Bullivant is currently guiding the jury through a sequence of events document.

This document features key stills from CCTV footage recorded during the Starbucks incident, allowing jurors to scrutinize the specific movements of both the defendants and Mr Ismaeil. ⬇️

11:03

🔴 FOOTAGE SHOWS STARBUCKS ASSAULT

The jury is being shown a video presentation of the moments the defendants met their mother in the terminal. The footage captures Mr Ismaeil and his family in Starbucks, followed shortly by the arrival of Mr Amaaz.

The video shows the confrontation where Amaaz headbutted Mr Ismaeil in the face and delivered a punch before the group moved toward the car park. ⬇️

11:03

🔴 FOOTAGE SHOWS STARBUCKS ASSAULT

The jury is being shown a video presentation of the moments the defendants met their mother in the terminal. The footage captures Mr Ismaeil and his family in Starbucks, followed shortly by the arrival of Mr Amaaz.

The video shows the confrontation where Amaaz headbutted Mr Ismaeil in the face and delivered a punch before the group moved toward the car park. ⬇️

10:55

🔴 TERMINAL MOVEMENTS TRACKED ON VIDEO

Detective Sergeant Bullivant is currently guiding the jury through a video presentation of the arrivals hall.

The footage tracks the movements of Mr Ismaeil and his family through passport control and baggage collection, followed closely by the defendants’ mother, Mrs Akhtar, as they navigated the terminal. ⬇️

10:48

🔴 DETAILED JURY BUNDLE EXAMINED

DS Bullivant is taking jurors through a comprehensive folder of documents and images known as the jury bundle.

These documents are designed to assist the jury in following the timeline of events from the flight's arrival through to the incidents in the cafe and the payment station. ⬇️

10:45

🔴 OFFICER IN CHARGE TAKES THE STAND

The prosecution has called its first witness, Detective Sergeant Danielle Bullivant.

DS Bullivant is part of Greater Manchester Police's Major Incident Team and serves as the officer in charge of the case. She is being questioned by junior prosecution counsel Adam Birkby. ⬇️

10:42

🔴 ESTABLISHING THE SCENE AT TERMINAL TWO

The evidence has turned to the layout of Manchester Airport’s Terminal Two on the evening of July 23, 2024.

The court is viewing images and diagrams to establish the distance between the arrivals area, the Starbucks cafe, and the parking payment machines where the violence occurred. ⬇️

10:39

🔴 WITNESS PROVIDES CHRONOLOGICAL OVERVIEW

DS Bullivant is providing a chronological overview of the evening’s events based on recovered digital evidence.

This testimony aims to establish a clear timeline for the jury regarding when the defendants arrived at the airport and when the first report of a disturbance was made to police. ⬇️

10:36

🔴 PROSECUTION CALLS FIRST WITNESS

The Crown’s oral evidence has formally commenced at Liverpool Crown Court.

Junior counsel Adam Birkby has begun the examination of DS Bullivant, focusing on the visual evidence captured by airport CCTV and body-worn cameras. ⬇️

10:34

🔴 JURY HEARS OF PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS

Prosecutor Paul Greaney KC has read a series of "agreed facts" to the jury. These are points that both the prosecution and defence agree are true.

The jury heard that Mohammed Fahir Amaaz was convicted at Liverpool Crown Court on July 30 last year for three specific offences related to this incident. ⬇️

10:34

🔴 DETAILS OF PREVIOUS ASSAULT CONVICTION

The first agreed fact relates to the assault on the passenger, Abdulkareem Ismaeil.

The jury was told that Mr Amaaz was previously convicted of "assault by beating" against Mr Ismaeil, stemming from the confrontation in the Starbucks cafe. ⬇️

10:34

🔴 CONVICTIONS FOR ATTACKS ON FEMALE OFFICERS

Agreed facts also confirmed Mr Amaaz’s previous convictions for attacking the two female officers present.

He was convicted of ABH against PC Lydia Ward and assault by beating against PC Ellie Cook. These convictions are now formally part of the record for this new jury. ⬇️

10:32

🔴 LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR AGREED FACTS

The court heard that these convictions are being introduced to provide context for the current charges.

While Amaaz has been convicted of these specific counts, the current jury must decide if he and his brother are also guilty of the outstanding charges involving PC Zachary Marsden. ⬇️

10:30

🔴 TRIAL RESUMES AT LIVERPOOL CROWN COURT

The retrial of the Amaaz brothers has resumed before Judge Neil Flewitt KC.

The defendants are in the dock as the prosecution begins the process of calling witnesses to the stand to present the evidence in detail. ⬇️

10:55

🔴 TERMINAL MOVEMENTS TRACKED ON VIDEO

Detective Sergeant Bullivant is currently guiding the jury through a video presentation of the arrivals hall.

The footage tracks the movements of Mr Ismaeil and his family through passport control and baggage collection, followed closely by the defendants’ mother, Mrs Akhtar, as they navigated the terminal. ⬇️

10:48

🔴 DETAILED JURY BUNDLE EXAMINED

DS Bullivant is taking jurors through a comprehensive folder of documents and images known as the jury bundle.

These documents are designed to assist the jury in following the timeline of events from the flight's arrival through to the incidents in the cafe and the payment station. ⬇️

10:45

🔴 OFFICER IN CHARGE TAKES THE STAND

The prosecution has called its first witness, Detective Sergeant Danielle Bullivant.

DS Bullivant is part of Greater Manchester Police's Major Incident Team and serves as the officer in charge of the case. She is being questioned by junior prosecution counsel Adam Birkby. ⬇️

10:42

🔴 ESTABLISHING THE SCENE AT TERMINAL TWO

The evidence has turned to the layout of Manchester Airport’s Terminal Two on the evening of July 23, 2024.

The court is viewing images and diagrams to establish the distance between the arrivals area, the Starbucks cafe, and the parking payment machines where the violence occurred. ⬇️

10:39

🔴 WITNESS PROVIDES CHRONOLOGICAL OVERVIEW

DS Bullivant is providing a chronological overview of the evening’s events based on recovered digital evidence.

This testimony aims to establish a clear timeline for the jury regarding when the defendants arrived at the airport and when the first report of a disturbance was made to police. ⬇️

10:36

🔴 PROSECUTION CALLS FIRST WITNESS

The Crown’s oral evidence has formally commenced at Liverpool Crown Court.

Junior counsel Adam Birkby has begun the examination of DS Bullivant, focusing on the visual evidence captured by airport CCTV and body-worn cameras. ⬇️

10:34

🔴 JURY HEARS OF PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS

Prosecutor Paul Greaney KC has read a series of "agreed facts" to the jury. These are points that both the prosecution and defence agree are true.

The jury heard that Mohammed Fahir Amaaz was convicted at Liverpool Crown Court on July 30 last year for three specific offences related to this incident. ⬇️

10:34

🔴 DETAILS OF PREVIOUS ASSAULT CONVICTION

The first agreed fact relates to the assault on the passenger, Abdulkareem Ismaeil.

The jury was told that Mr Amaaz was previously convicted of "assault by beating" against Mr Ismaeil, stemming from the confrontation in the Starbucks cafe. ⬇️

10:34

🔴 CONVICTIONS FOR ATTACKS ON FEMALE OFFICERS

Agreed facts also confirmed Mr Amaaz’s previous convictions for attacking the two female officers present.

He was convicted of ABH against PC Lydia Ward and assault by beating against PC Ellie Cook. These convictions are now formally part of the record for this new jury. ⬇️

10:32

🔴 LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR AGREED FACTS

The court heard that these convictions are being introduced to provide context for the current charges.

While Amaaz has been convicted of these specific counts, the current jury must decide if he and his brother are also guilty of the outstanding charges involving PC Zachary Marsden. ⬇️

10:30

🔴 TRIAL RESUMES AT LIVERPOOL CROWN COURT

The retrial of the Amaaz brothers has resumed before Judge Neil Flewitt KC.

The defendants are in the dock as the prosecution begins the process of calling witnesses to the stand to present the evidence in detail. ⬇️

10:07

🔴 Trial due to resume

Good morning from court 41 at Liverpool Crown Court, where the Manchester Airport Attack retrial is resuming for its second day.

16:43

🔴 CASE ADJOURNED UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING

The prosecution has concluded its opening speech for the day. Judge Neil Flewitt KC has formally discharged the two alternate jurors after the main jury confirmed they were able to continue.

The trial is now adjourned and will resume at 10:00 AM tomorrow. ⬇️

16:35

🔴 DEFENDANTS MADE NO REPLY IN INTERVIEW

The court heard that following their detention, both brothers were interviewed by police regarding the events at Terminal 2.

Neither defendant offered any answers to the questions put to them by investigators, making "no reply" throughout the process. ⬇️

16:32

🔴 PROSECUTION: "THIS CASE IS NOT COMPLICATED"

Closing his opening, Paul Greaney KC urged the jury to ignore attempts to over-simplify or over-complicate the facts.

He told the court the Crown's position is simple: both defendants used offensive and unlawful violence against PC Marsden, causing him actual bodily harm. ⬇️

16:32

🔴 JOINT ENTERPRISE IN OFFICER ASSAULT

The Crown alleges that even if one brother did not land the primary blow, they are both legally responsible.

The prosecution case is that each defendant either directly caused the ABH injuries to PC Marsden or actively encouraged the other to commit the assault. ⬇️

16:29

🔴 FEMALE OFFICER "BLED PROFUSELY" AT SCENE

The jury heard distressing details of the injuries sustained by PC Lydia Ward during the melee.

Her nose was broken and bled heavily, causing her "significant pain and distress." She also suffered lacerations, bruising, and swelling to her forehead and nose. ⬇️

16:29

🔴 PC MARSDEN SUFFERED POST-CONCUSSION SYNDROME

The prosecution detailed the medical impact on PC Zachary Marsden following the alleged assault.

The officer reportedly suffered from severe headaches lasting three days, episodes of dizziness, forgetfulness, and physical difficulty when talking, alongside facial bruising and swelling. ⬇️

16:29

🔴 OFFICER "FORTUNATE" TO ESCAPE WORSE INJURY

While two colleagues suffered significant trauma, the court heard that PC Ellie Cook was "fortunate."

She received what were described as relatively minor injuries to her forehead and jaw during the confrontation at the car park payment station. ⬇️

16:26

🔴 CROWN: FOOTAGE SHOWS OFFENSIVE CONDUCT

Paul Greaney KC reaffirmed to the jury that the defendants' claims of self-defence do not hold up against the visual evidence.

The prosecution stated the video shows the brothers' actions were "plainly offensive, not defensive" and represented the "very opposite" of a self-defence scenario. ⬇️

16:24

🔴 LEGAL ISSUES REMAIN FIXED ON CAR PARK START

Addressing the "shocking" footage of PC Marsden’s later actions, the Crown reminded the jury that the lawfulness of the defendants' conduct must be judged at the start.

The prosecution's stance is that the brothers cannot justify their initial violence by referencing what police did after the attack had already taken place. ⬇️

16:24

🔴 JURY URGED NOT TO BE DISTRACTED BY POLICE CONDUCT

Despite acknowledging the "disturbing" language used by PC Flanagan, the prosecution urged the jury to stay focused on the primary charges.

The Crown maintains that criticisms of the police's subsequent behavior are "logically entirely irrelevant" to whether the brothers assaulted PC Marsden unlawfully. ⬇️

16:32

🔴 PROSECUTION: "THIS CASE IS NOT COMPLICATED"

The Crown has concluded its opening by urging the jury to focus on the core evidence. Paul Greaney KC stated that each defendant used violence against PC Marsden and acted offensively.

The prosecution maintains that both brothers either directly caused injuries amounting to ABH or encouraged the other during the assault. "Please avoid any efforts to make it complicated," Greaney told the jury. ⬇️

16:29

🔴 OFFICER SUFFERED "POST-CONCUSSION SYNDROME"

The court heard details of the injuries sustained by the three officers. PC Marsden suffered post-concussion syndrome, including severe headaches, dizziness, and forgetfulness.

PC Ward’s broken nose "bled profusely" at the scene, causing significant pain and distress. PC Cook was described as "fortunate" to have escaped with relatively minor jaw and forehead injuries. ⬇️

16:26

🔴 CROWN REJECTS SELF-DEFENCE CLAIMS

Paul Greaney KC told the jury that the prosecution flatly rejects any assertion of self-defence.

He argued that the footage shown to the court demonstrates that the defendants' actions were "plainly offensive, not defensive." He described their conduct as the "very opposite" of self-defence. ⬇️

16:24

🔴 PROSECUTION ADDRESSES "SHOCKING" POLICE STAMP

The Crown acknowledged that footage of PC Marsden kicking and "stamping" toward Amaaz’s head looks "rather shocking in the cold light of day."

However, Mr Greaney argued these actions occurred after the defendants' violence and were fueled by an officer’s concern that his firearm might be taken at an international airport. ⬇️

16:24

🔴 CRITICISM OF "FOUL LANGUAGE" BY POLICE

The jury was told that another officer, PC Flanagan, spoke to the second defendant "aggressively" and used "foul language" during the arrests.

While admitting this "does him no credit," the prosecution urged jurors not to be distracted from the "real issue" of whether the brothers’ initial violence was unlawful. ⬇️

16:19

🔴 OFFICER DRAGGED TO FLOOR BY NECK

The prosecution alleges Amaaz lunged at PC Marsden from behind while the officer was pointing a Taser at the other brother.

The court heard Amaaz threw a "powerful left hook" and grabbed the officer around the neck, dragging him to the floor even as a Taser was deployed against the defendant. ⬇️

16:19

🔴 FEMALE OFFICER "FELLED" BY LEFT HOOK

The jury heard that PC Ward "dropped to the floor immediately" after being punched in the face by Mr Amaaz.  

Footage reportedly shows blood streaming from her nose as she was comforted by colleagues. The prosecution alleges Amaaz then turned back to PC Cook, causing her to fall over a baggage trolley. ⬇️

16:19

🔴 AMAAZ ACCUSED OF PUNCHING FEMALE OFFICERS

The Crown alleges that Mohammed Fahir Amaaz threw punches at the two female officers with his mobile phone in his hand to "lend weight" to the blows.

He is accused of striking PC Cook in the head, knocking her cap off, while she was attempting to prevent the other brother from assaulting PC Marsden. ⬇️

16:17

🔴 PC MARSDEN "CORNERED AND UNABLE TO MOVE"

The prosecution described a scene where PC Marsden was forced onto a seat and "repeatedly punched" by Muhammad Amaad.

The court heard that Amaad held the officer down with his right hand while delivering blows with his left. Only when PC Marsden managed to stand and draw his Taser did Amaad’s "demeanour change." ⬇️

16:17

🔴 STRUGGLE ERUPTS AT PAYMENT MACHINE

Jurors heard that a struggle began when PC Marsden attempted to apply a wrist lock to Mr Amaaz.

Muhammad Amaad is alleged to have intervened by grabbing the officer’s neck and pushing him down. This reportedly allowed Amaaz to free his arm and kick the officer. ⬇️

16:13

🔴 ARREST WAS "ENTIRELY LAWFUL" SAYS CROWN

The prosecution argued it was "obvious" why police had attended and that the arrest attempt was proper.

Mr Greaney stated that the public would have been critical if officers had not moved to arrest a man who had behaved in such an "obviously unlawful way" in front of children. ⬇️

16:09

🔴 "SENSE OF FEAR" ON BODYCAM FOOTAGE

The jury has been shown body-worn video from the officers involved. The prosecution noted that PC Marsden's camera stopped working because it was "damaged in the violence."

Mr Greaney told the court that the footage from PC Cook's camera gives a "real sense of the fear" generated by the defendants' conduct. ⬇️

16:09

🔴 TWELVE BLOWS IN THIRTY SECONDS

The prosecution detailed the speed of the escalation, claiming that within 30 seconds of police contact, Amaaz delivered "no fewer than 12 blows."

These allegedly included kicks, elbow strikes, and punches. Meanwhile, Mr Amaad is accused of delivering "repeated blows with his fists" to PC Marsden. ⬇️

15:34

🔴 ARMED OFFICERS ARRIVE AT TERMINAL 2

The court heard that PC Marsden and PC Cook, both armed with Glock 17 pistols, responded to the Starbucks report.

They were joined by PC Ward, an unarmed officer. They entered the pay station area at 20:28:06, exactly two minutes after the defendants had arrived there. ⬇️

15:29

🔴 "OUTNUMBERED" PASSENGER HEADBUTTED

Footage from Starbucks reportedly shows Mr Ismaeil "backed against a counter" and cornered by the defendants.  

The Crown described a "sudden" headbutt from Amaaz to the passenger's face, followed by a punch. Amaaz's own family reportedly had to usher him away to defuse the situation. ⬇️

15:25

🔴 "MARCHING INTO CAFE" TO CONFRONT FAMILY

The jury was shown footage of the initial Starbucks incident. Paul Greaney KC argued that the brothers "could have avoided hostility" and continued to the car park.

Instead, the prosecution alleges Mohammed Fahir Amaaz "marched" into the cafe to assault Mr Ismaeil in front of the man's wife and children. ⬇️

15:00

🔴 CROWN: CONDUCT WAS OFFENSIVE NOT DEFENSIVE

In his closing remarks for the afternoon, Mr Greaney argued that the previous Starbucks conviction "proves he acted offensively."

The prosecution submits that since Amaaz acted unlawfully against the passenger, it is "more likely" he acted offensively rather than defensively when striking PC Marsden. ⬇️

14:48

🔴 DEFENCE ARGUMENT: ACTING IN SELF-DEFENCE

The prosecution addressed the expected defence, stating the brothers maintain they were acting in "lawful self-defence" or the "defence of each other."

Mr Amaaz reportedly goes further, claiming the previous jury was "wrong" to convict him of the assaults on Mr Ismaeil and the female officers. ⬇️

14:48

🔴 VIDEO EVIDENCE: JURY TO SEE FOR THEMSELVES

Mr Greaney told jurors the case is "not complicated" because the payment area confrontation was captured by CCTV and multiple police body-worn cameras.

The prosecution emphasized that the jury will not have to rely on witness memory alone, as they will "see with their own eyes" the nature of the violence. ⬇️

14:48

🔴 OFFICER SUFFERS BROKEN NOSE DURING MELEE

The jury heard that during the incident, Mr Amaaz assaulted PC Cook and then PC Ward. PC Ward reportedly suffered a broken nose in the attack.

Following these assaults, the prosecution alleges Amaaz returned to attacking PC Marsden. The specific details of these strikes will be shown to the jury via video. ⬇️

14:48

🔴 ALLEGATIONS OF HIGH LEVEL VIOLENCE

The Crown alleges that when officers tried to move Mr Amaaz away from the machine, he resisted and his brother Muhammad Amaad intervened.

Both defendants are accused of assaulting PC Marsden. The prosecution describes the conduct of both brothers as involving a "high level of violence" during the ensuing struggle. ⬇️

14:48

🔴 ARMED OFFICERS CONFRONT DEFENDANTS

The three responding officers were identified as PC Zachary Marsden (armed), PC Ellie Cook (armed), and PC Lydia Ward (unarmed).

Mr Amaaz was in the process of paying for his parking when the officers arrived. The prosecution states the officers moved in to arrest him for the previous assault. ⬇️

14:45

🔴 POLICE ALERTED AS BROTHERS LEAVE SCENE

The court heard that police were called to the Starbucks incident, but the brothers had already left for the Terminal 2 car park.

Officers tracked their movement and intercepted them minutes later. At 8:28pm, three officers arrived at the parking payment machines to confront the suspects. ⬇️

14:43

🔴 PREVIOUS CONVICTION FOR STARBUCKS ASSAULT

The Crown detailed how Mohammed Fahir Amaaz headbutted Mr Ismaeil in the face and punched him during the confrontation.

Mr Greaney informed the new jury that Amaaz was convicted of this assault at a trial last year, establishing that he has already been found guilty of beating Mr Ismaeil. ⬇️

14:43

🔴 MOTHER SPOTTED PASSENGER IN TERMINAL CAFE

Jurors heard the brothers met their mother in arrivals and walked toward the car park. As they passed a Starbucks, the mother spotted Mr Ismaeil inside with his family.

The prosecution alleges she pointed him out to her sons. At 8:20pm, the two defendants entered the cafe to confront him. ⬇️

14:42

🔴 DISPUTE ON FLIGHT FROM QATAR REVEALED

The prosecution identified a man named Abdulkareem Ismaeil as being on the same flight as the defendants' mother. He was travelling with his wife and three children.

Mr Greaney stated that "something happened" during or shortly after the flight involving the mother and Mr Ismaeil that left her "unhappy." ⬇️

14:42

🔴 PROSECUTION OPENS: AIRPORT REUNION TURNS SOUR

Paul Greaney KC has begun his opening statement. He told jurors the defendants had driven from Rochdale to Manchester Airport to collect their mother.

She was arriving on a flight from Pakistan, via Qatar. The Crown states that the events leading to the violence began shortly after her flight touched down on July 23. ⬇️

14:35

🔴 LEGAL COUNSEL FORMALLY INTRODUCED

The prosecution is being led by Paul Greaney KC. Representing the defense are high-profile silks Imran Khan KC for Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Chloe Gardner for Muhammad Amaad.

Judge Flewitt KC is currently addressing the twelve jurors, outlining their duties and the legal framework for the weeks ahead. ⬇️

14:30

🔴 DEFENDANTS ENTER FORMAL NOT GUILTY PLEAS

The court heard the formal charges against the two brothers. Both defendants have pleaded not guilty to the assault of PC Zachary Marsden.

The incident date is cited as July 23, 2024. The jury was informed that this specific count is the central focus of the proceedings currently before Judge Neil Flewitt KC. ⬇️

14:27

🔴 JURY SELECTION COMPLETE IN COURT 41

After lengthy selection and vetting, a jury of twelve has been formally sworn in to hear the retrial. The panel consists of eight women and four men.

Two alternative jurors have also been selected to sit in for the early stages of the proceedings. The defendants, Mr Amaaz and Mr Amaad, are now seated in the dock. ⬇️

DAY 1: MORNING SESA

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Legal Preambles

The morning was dedicated to extensive legal arguments between the prosecution and defense counsel. These sessions involved:

• Submissions on specific points of law and trial directions.

• Administrative discussions regarding the management of the retrial.

• Portions of these discussions were conducted in private (in camera) to ensure legal protocols are strictly maintained.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Jury Selection (Ongoing)

Following the lunch break, the court moved into the jury selection phase.

• A panel of potential jurors has been brought forward.

• The selection process is currently active and has not yet concluded.

• Status Update: Contrary to earlier projections, the jury has not been sworn in. Selection is taking longer than anticipated as the court ensures the final twelve are thoroughly vetted for this high-profile case.

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