"We have a two-tier justice system in this country."
Nigel Farage is to launch a private prosecution against the brothers involved in the violence at Manchester Airport, which led to “police brutality” protests.
Expected to make the announcement on November 18, 2024, Mr Farage will highlight what he regards as a “two-tier justice system”, in which Right-wing activists are singled out by the courts for harsher treatment.
There was outrage in July 2024 when footage showed an officer kicking Fahir Muhammed Amas during an attempted arrest of him and his brother Amaad.
Their lawyer Akhmed Yakoob claimed the chaos had been an “attempted assassination”, raising further tension.
However, another video revealed that three police officers had been attacked beforehand.
One female officer was left with a broken nose and another officer was slumped on the floor.
Despite video evidence against the brothers, there have been no charges against them. This has prompted Nigel Farage to hire two solicitors to bring a case against them.
A source close to Mr Farage said: “It is now November, and no charges have been laid – yet those on the Right of the arguments who said unpleasant things on social media and took to the streets found themselves in jail almost instantly.
“We have a two-tier justice system in this country.”
Following the summer riots, Mr Farage claimed those involved had been dealt with more harshly than other protests.
The immediate backlash over the Manchester Airport incident led to fears that the officers could be forced to go into hiding.
Two officers were suspended and it is believed they still are.
CCTV footage showed Fahir punching a female officer in the face and breaking her nose, before knocking down a second female officer.
Meanwhile, his brother threw “full-blooded” punches at an armed male officer, leaving him slumped on the floor.
Fahir also punched the officer and put him in a “chokehold”, which he released only when he was tasered.
It was reported that after a “violent altercation” at a Starbucks within the airport, three officers tried to arrest Fahir.
Watch the Footage. Warning – Violent Images
Scumbags attacking police at Manchester airport, anyone still feel sorry for the scumbag that was kicked in the head?
This is what happens when you fuck around ? pic.twitter.com/wfheGHuofy— Ashlea Simon (@AshleaSimonBF) July 27, 2024
He was shown resisting before Amaad threw punches at the male officer.
Fahir then lashed out, punching one female officer in the side of the head and then hitting the second officer in the face.
Footage also showed Fahir throwing at least another four punches at the first female officer, who was knocked to her knees.
By this point, the male officer had got back to his feet and was aiming his taser at Amaad.
However, Fahir was seen charging into the back of the male officer, punching him in the head then grabbing him around the neck.
It is claimed the male officer suffered a suspected broken jaw and may have been temporarily knocked out.
The fight ended only when the first female officer staggered back to her feet and fired her taser at Fahir, which knocked him over.
It was at this point that the male officer kicked Fahir in the head and stamped on him.
The CPS has the power to prevent a private prosecution by taking it over and discontinuing it – but such a move would be highly controversial in this case.
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