Rochdale MP Paul Waugh Releases Statement on Manchester Airport Arrest Video: Both Sides ‘Shocking’

The recent incident at Manchester Airport involving a police officer kicking a man in the head has sparked outrage and controversy. Rochdale MP Paul Waugh has released a new statement addressing the shocking nature of both sides of the incident.

In a meeting with the family involved, Waugh noted that there was a wider background and context to the incident, and that the family was deeply traumatised by what had occurred. The release of exclusive new footage by the Manchester Evening News shed light on the chaotic scene that unfolded before the violent altercation took place.

The video showed a male police officer, two female officers, and two men engaging in a physical altercation, with punches being thrown and officers being assaulted. The footage captured the moment when the officer kicked and stamped on the man’s head as he lay on the ground. Waugh expressed shock at both the assault on the police officers and the officer’s actions towards the man on the ground.

Waugh emphasized that any perpetrator of criminal attacks on police should face the full force of the law, and that no officer should be above the law. He called for a thorough investigation into the incident and stressed the importance of maintaining high standards of conduct within the police force.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched an investigation into the incident, and a GMP constable is under criminal investigation for assault. The public has been urged to come forward with any information regarding the events that preceded the altercation at the airport.

The situation has garnered significant attention, with calls for justice and accountability on all sides. It is crucial for the investigations to proceed diligently and for the rule of law to be upheld. As more information comes to light, it is important for the community to remain calm and for the facts to be thoroughly examined before rushing to judgement.