The man who was struck by a police officer at Manchester Airport is a resident of Rochdale and his family will be met by the town's new MP today. Protests have taken place at a police station following the recent incident. A video showed an officer kicking at the head of a man while he lay on the ground.
There were protests at Rochdale Police Station and officers said concerns have been listened to. (Image: Google) And now Paul Waugh, the recently elected MP for Rochdale, has revealed the man is from the town and he will be meeting with his family today. He said: “The video footage of a Greater Manchester police officer kicking and stamping on a man in Manchester Airport is truly shocking and disturbing.
"Like many who have seen this clip, I am extremely concerned. I have had it confirmed that the man arrested is a Rochdale resident and I have talked to his family this evening. I plan to meet them in person tomorrow.
"I have expressed my concerns directly to the Assistant Chief Constable this evening and have been in touch with Kate Green, Deputy Mayor for policing of Greater Manchester. "It’s right that the police officer concerned has been removed from duties and that this incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. I expect a thorough and swift investigation.
"The police have said that while trying to arrest a suspect, three of their officers were attacked. They said that one officer suffered a broken nose and all three needed hospital trea.