This is why people are losing respect for the police...

[ANDREW GREEN]

The police officer was still wrong to kick the man on the ground, and should face suitable consequences.... But there quite rightly should be trouble if the males they were dealing with aren't charged and convicted as well...

I'll be honest, if that's the timespan all the violence happened in real time, I've changed my mind. I don't think the officer should lose his job or face criminal charges. He was reacting to an immediate threat

 

[darkgen]

It is certainly interesting how quickly, or not, the media starts broadcasting this new video on to their news outlets. Nothing yet ....

 

[Moley]

I'll be honest, if that's the timespan all the violence happened in real time, I've changed my mind. I don't think the officer should lose his job or face criminal charges. He was reacting to an immediate threat

Yeah, and the two scrotes hauled back into the station and charged.

 

[Caracus2k]

It is certainly interesting how quickly, or not, the media starts broadcasting this new video on to their news outlets. Nothing yet ....

I saw the video on the Manchester outlet, the Manchester Evening News first.

Will have to wait and see how much it's picked up further afield.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

I'll be honest, if that's the timespan all the violence happened in real time, I've changed my mind. I don't think the officer should lose his job or face criminal charges. He was reacting to an immediate threat

And even if not the best reaction, you could argue adrenaline would be flowing and he had been clobbered on the back of the head. It’s not like he stomped on a completely innocent guys head as had been originally suggested.

 

[Begbie]

Glad I waited for this video, probably against the grain here. But that copper needs cleared of all potential charges immediately, keep the suspension as a holiday though - that's deserved.

 

[darkgen]

I saw the video on the Manchester outlet, the Manchester Evening News first.

Will have to wait and see how much it's picked up further afield.

One presumes at an attempt to quell localised tensions. We shall see how far it spreads.

 

[hurfdurf]

And even if not the best reaction, you could argue adrenaline would be flowing and he had been clobbered on the back of the head. It’s not like he stomped on a completely innocent guys head as had been originally suggested.

I’d happily hear out the notion that he was concussed, and reasonably believed the kid had taken his gun.

 

[Caracus2k]

I'll be honest, if that's the timespan all the violence happened in real time, I've changed my mind. I don't think the officer should lose his job or face criminal charges. He was reacting to an immediate threat

Police officers have to be able to justify any use of force.

It still appears the kicks, especially the 2nd, were in retaliation not self defence or defence of another or to affect an arrest etc.

Criminal charges may not be appropriate but police officers can't act like that without consequences even if there is extreme provocation beforehand, which now appears to be the case here.

 

[Begbie]

the uk police subreddit have changed their tune

https://www.reddit.com/r/policeuk/comments/1edkxsk/new_manchester_airport_video_up_whats_everyones/

Reddit is a cesspit of morons repeating te same thing over and over then deleting anything they disagree with. Not sure id trust much posted in a police sub thread.

Considering most coppers will be told not to post opinions on any social media, I find it hard to believe most of them aren't just larping.

 

[maschio]

And even if not the best reaction, you could argue adrenaline would be flowing and he had been clobbered on the back of the head. It’s not like he stomped on a completely innocent guys head as had been originally suggested.

That rozzer needs a medal and promotion considering the fact that the terror threat is substantial and that lot have plenty of previous.

Terrorism and national emergencies

Find out about terrorist threat levels, national measures against terrorism and how to report suspect activity

www.gov.uk

 

[ANDREW GREEN]

Why was they released after that footage its totally bizarre.

They don't have the resources to put cases towards CPS before bailing suspects.

I was unlawfully arrested this year for going to my jointly owned home to inspect it's condition. This was all perfectly legal, there was no court order banning it, the ex was not in the house and I didn't force entry. Yet she claimed harassment and I was arrested. Instead of presenting the case to the CPS for over a month my case didn't go near the CPS. Police took no further action. I will be taking legal action against the police

 

[Zatoichi.uK]

I knew there would be some missing context that at least explained things rather than justify them but wow. Total scum bags and hope they face serious repercussions.

Sure the police officer could have handled it better but he just saw his colleagues nose smashed in, another punched 6 times then he gets attacked from behind and punched several times then thrown on the floor. Only 5 seconds passed between him being floored and him kicking him in the head. He would have been full of adrenaline and unclear what just occurred.

 

[oggiet]

As much as I dislike some coppers, there guys were lucky they were not in America.......they would have been dead.

 

[kamz]

The level of violence shown by the individuals is appalling. Watching the female officer wobble as she tries to get back on her feet is heartbreaking. That's someone's sister, wife, or mother, and no one deserves that level of violence.

I still feel the male officer is in trouble. There's too much delay between him getting up, turning around, pulling out his gun or taser, and then deciding to retaliate by kicking and stomping.

Also how the thugs were both allowed to leave the police custody is mind-boggling.

 

[Lord-Jaffa]

I'll be honest, if that's the timespan all the violence happened in real time, I've changed my mind. I don't think the officer should lose his job or face criminal charges. He was reacting to an immediate threat

Certainly does show the event in a new light, amazing how context is everything in these incidents.

 

[throwaway4372]

looks like the guy who was sat down might have got tased too
he sat down kinda quick, then the cop reacts as if he realises why
then when the headstomp happens it looks he pulls the taser barbs out
maybe it's not a clean hit as it didn't affect him much and he easily removed it

dunno how tasers work, can they fire multiple times? seems a bit odd the cop pointing his taser at the other guy?

edit: when the cop first aims the taser something drops out of the bottom of it onto the floor

 

[Caracus2k]

As much as I dislike some coppers, there guys were lucky they were not in America.......they would have been dead.

This would be the case in most of the world.

 

[BowdonUK]

These thugs have embarrassed the Muslim community. Making up lies that got people out protesting.

 

[JonRGV250]

Dindoonuffin

They have the collective IQ of a parsnip, and that's me being generous, and not to the parsnip.