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No second retrial for men accused of airport brawl

No second retrial for men accused of airport brawl
BBC News Friday 29 May 2026, 15:09 UTC 1 min read
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The article reports that Muhammad Amaad and Mohammed Fahir Amaaz have been denied a second retrial for their alleged assault on a Greater Manchester Police officer in 2024. The men had previously been acquitted of the charges, but the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) sought a retrial, which was ultimately denied by the court.

Muhammad Amaad and Mohammed Fahir Amaaz denied assaulting a Greater Manchester Police officer in 2024.
Muhammad Amaad (PERSON) Mohammed Fahir Amaaz (PERSON) Greater Manchester Police (ORG)
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