Family of Assaulted Man Traumatized as Police Officer Suspended

The family of a man seen in a disturbing video being assaulted by a police officer has expressed deep trauma following the incident. The footage, which circulated widely on social media, shows a Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officer kicking and stamping on the head of a man lying face down, while a woman kneels beside him. Rochdale MP Mr. Waugh emphasized the family's distress and called for calm in the community as they process the event. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who met with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to discuss the incident, echoed the call for calm. He acknowledged the complexities surrounding the situation but affirmed that the suspension of the officer was a necessary step. Burnham's comments reflect a broader concern about the implications of the incident for both the community and law enforcement. In a concerning update, Mr. Yakoob, a family representative, revealed that the condition of one of the men involved has deteriorated, with a CT scan indicating a cyst on his brain. He stressed the family's desire for justice and prevention of similar incidents in the future. The Home Secretary has committed to a thorough and independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident at terminal two. She acknowledged the public's distress and the urgent need for answers, promising a robust inquiry to address the serious questions raised by the footage.