UK: Police officer stomps on man’s head at Manchester airport

MANCHESTER :A viral video circulating online shows a police officer at Manchester Airport, United Kingdom (UK), stomping on a restrained man’s head, while a female officer points a taser at the crowd.

The police officer’s actions sparked widespread outcry and raised questions about the use of force in law enforcement.

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The video begins with a scene where a prone man turns towards a police officer, who responds by forcefully kicking him in the face. The officer then proceeded to stamp on the man’s head and knee him in the side. Throughout the altercation, the officer kept his Taser drawn.

Shocked onlookers can be heard in the background shouting as they witnessed the officer’s aggressive actions. Questions from bystanders about the officer’s use of force could be heard in the video.

Meanwhile, a female officer pointed her taser at the crowd.

Following the initial confrontation, the male officer redirected his attention to another man sitting on a nearby bench. He orders the man to kneel on the ground with his hands behind his head. Despite the man’s compliance, the officer continued acting aggressively.

He then stamped on the man’s left leg and striked him around the head with his taser.

Eyewitness accounts provided additional context to the incident. Police reportedly approached a young man they identified as wanted. The initial interaction escalated when another person intervened, leading to a physical altercation with the law enforcers.

The use of a taser and subsequent force by the officer followed amidst the chaotic scene.

In response to the incident, authorities launched an “investigation” to determine the circumstances surrounding the officer’s actions. The local police department acknowledged the public’s concern, promising a “thorough and transparent review” of the events captured in the video.

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As the video circulated on social media platforms, it sparked widespread debate about police brutality and the appropriate use of force. Many people and advocacy groups expressed anger and called for accountability. They urged the authorities to ensure that law enforcement practices aligned with respecting civil liberties of civilians.