Charges Filed Against Two Men Following Manchester Airport Police Altercation
Two men face charges for police assaults at Manchester Airport amid ongoing investigation into police conduct during the incident.
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Summary
Following a scuffle at Manchester Airport in July, two men have been charged with assaulting police officers, while the Crown Prosecution Service decided against charging any officers involved despite the high-profile nature of the incident. Police Chief Stephen Watson welcomed the charges, citing an independent investigation. The Independent Office for Police Conduct continues to review police actions during the incident, which has raised public concerns regarding police conduct and the use of force.
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