A jury in a retrial has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict in a case involving an assault on a police officer at Manchester Airport. The incident involves brothers Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, aged 21, and Muhammad Amaad, aged 26, who were accused of assaulting Greater Manchester Police Constable Zachary Marsden.
Details of the Incident
The alleged assault took place on 23 July 2024, at the pay station area of Terminal Two of Manchester Airport. According to testimony presented at Liverpool Crown Court, police approached the brothers from Rochdale following an earlier disturbance at a nearby coffee shop.
Jury Proceedings
- The jury was instructed that reaching a majority verdict was permissible.
- Deliberations lasted nearly 20 hours.
- Ultimately, the jury was unable to reach any verdicts, leading to their discharge.
This case highlights ongoing issues surrounding public safety and police interactions at major transportation hubs. The court’s next steps remain unclear following the jury’s decision to stand down without a resolution.
