Jury Dismissed in Manchester Airport Assault Case Against Brothers
Manchester Airport brothers re-trial ends after jury fail to reach verdict

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The re-trial of brothers Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad, accused of assaulting police officer PC Zachary Marsden at Manchester Airport, ended without a verdict after the jury deliberated for nearly 20 hours. The prosecution is now considering whether to pursue another trial after both defendants maintained their innocence, claiming self-defense.
- 01The jury deliberated for approximately 19 hours and 48 minutes before failing to reach a verdict.
- 02Mohammed Fahir Amaaz had previously been convicted of attacking two police officers and a member of the public during the same incident.
- 03PC Zachary Marsden suffered from post-concussion syndrome, including severe headaches and forgetfulness, after the altercation.
- 04The brothers claimed they acted in self-defense during the incident that occurred on July 23, 2024.
- 05Judge Flewitt noted that it is not unusual for juries to fail to reach a verdict in such cases.
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The re-trial of brothers Mohammed Fahir Amaaz (21) and Muhammad Amaad (26), accused of assaulting police officer PC Zachary Marsden at Manchester Airport, concluded without a verdict after the jury deliberated for nearly 20 hours. Both men pleaded not guilty, asserting they acted in self-defense. The incident occurred on July 23, 2024, when the brothers were at the airport to collect their mother. During the altercation, Amaaz attacked a man named Abdulkareem Ismaeil in a Starbucks, claiming racial abuse had been directed at his mother during their flight from Pakistan. Following this, he assaulted two police officers, resulting in injuries to PC Marsden, who later reported symptoms of post-concussion syndrome, including severe headaches and dizziness. The prosecution is now reviewing their options for a potential further re-trial, as Judge Flewitt informed the jury that it is not uncommon for juries to fail to reach a verdict. The outcome has raised questions about the future of the case and the implications for the defendants.
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The case highlights issues surrounding police conduct and public safety, particularly in high-traffic areas like airports.
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