Brutal footage of officer kicking man in head at Manchester Airport surfaces as cops issue statement

Brutal footage of an armed officer kicking and stamping on a man's head during an incident at Manchester Airport has surfaced online. The clip, shared widely on social media, was filmed at the airport on Wednesday afternoon (July 24).

Police said they were called to an 'altercation' between members of the public in Terminal two, before the officers were subjected to a 'violent assault' while trying to make an arrest.

A male officer can be seen in the footage aiming a taser at a man as he is lying on the ground. Onlookers can then be heard shouting before the officer then kicks and stamps on the man's head.

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The scenes of chaos continue as a person is heard yelling "move back", before a female officer then appears to turn her taser and aim it at other people.

A number of voices can be heard pleading "stop kicking people", with others shouting expletives, as a number of officers surround the man on the ground.

Seconds later, an officer is then seen to walk over to another man before pointing his taser at him. As he moves onto the ground on his knees and with his arms in the air, the officer then proceeds to kick him.

Four men were arrested at the scene on suspicion of affray and assault of emergency service workers. Police said a female officer was left with a broken nose and that the other officers were hospitalised. The force also said that there was a risk of the armed officers' 'firearms being taken'.

The dramatic clip, shared widely on social media on Wednesday afternoon quickly received thousands of views online. Greater Manchester Police said they have 'acknowledged the concerns' regarding conduct and that the incident is