Man who punched female PCs at Manchester Airport jailed

BBC UK Friday 26 June 2026, 16:08 UTC 1 min read

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Mohammed Fahir Amaaz assaulted PC Lydia Ward, PC Ellie Cook and a Starbucks customer, a court heard.

Manchester Airport (LOCATION) Mohammed Fahir Amaaz (PERSON) Lydia Ward (PERSON) Ellie Cook (PERSON) Starbucks (ORG)

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