‘No one is in possession of all the facts: Andy Burnham urges people to reserve judgement over Manchester Airport (Page 2 ) | August 4, 2024

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The officer involved in the video has been stood down from active duty, it has been confirmed.

Two men were also arrested on suspicion of assault, assault of emergency worker, affray, and obstructing police.

Two other men were also arrested on suspicion of affray and assault of an emergency worker.

When asked whether the build-up to the event justified the use of force, Mr Burnham said: “Even though the context I had seen it still was right that the IOPC were involved, so that’s where we are.

“There is a GMP witness appeal that’s gone out now because there were three events; there was a an issue that began on a plane, that led to something in the arrivals hall, then an assault in the arrivals area. So there are three stages to this.

“It’s why I keep saying no one is in possession of all of the facts you talk about people on both sides. Well, I just don’t think people can, at this point come emphatically down and argue for one side against another.