Police Officer Faces Abuse Allegations in Manchester Airport Brawl Trial

At Liverpool Crown Court, PC Zachary Marsden is accused of using unnecessary and aggressive violence during an incident at Manchester Airport, where he and two female colleagues responded to a report of a headbutting in Terminal 2 arrivals. The defense lawyer for Muhammad Amaad described Marsden as an 'uncontrolled bully with a badge,' alleging that Marsden grabbed Mohammed Fahir Amaaz from behind without announcing himself as a police officer and then used excessive force. Amaad intervened to protect his brother, attempting to de-escalate the situation by saying 'easy, easy, easy… no, no, no,' but Marsden ignored this and acted violently. The defense further claims that Marsden lied in statements about his interactions at the pay station and that Amaad acted solely in defense of his brother and himself, believing they were under attack. Taser strikes were reportedly used on both brothers during the incident, which also involved injuries to their mother. The trial focuses heavily on Marsden's credibility and the appropriateness of his conduct during the arrest.