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Greater Manchester Police brutality

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Gummybear23 · 24/07/2024 22:22

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/jul/24/armed-police-officer-filmed-kicking-man-in-face-at-manchester-airport

Sickening behaviour. Surely tasering the man is enough.
He is on the floor tasered so you give him some kickings to the head?

Hope this is properly investigated.
Greater Manchester Police have an awful reputation.

Manchester airport: officer removed from frontline duty after arrest video goes viral

Armed police officer seen kicking suspect in footage Greater Manchester police called ‘truly shocking’

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/jul/24/armed-police-officer-filmed-kicking-man-in-face-at-manchester-airport

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AnnieMcFanny · 28/07/2024 20:21

The two thugs should be prosecuted for the beatings they dished out and the policeman should be prosecuted for what he did when one of the thugs was very clearly on the floor and subdued.

Eleganz · 28/07/2024 20:16

Hateam · 28/07/2024 20:11

I believe the office briefly lost self-control.

I believe he should be disciplined.

Within the context of the situation and what had just been done to him I do not believe he should be sacked or prosecuted.

Following sufficient disciplinary action he needs to be moved to a role where his failure to control his temper will not result in the death of a member of the public, regardless of what criminal actions they have committed. We need to have police officers with good emotional control in roles such as airport policing.

Usercyzabc · 28/07/2024 20:15

rosiers · 28/07/2024 20:01

Who on this thread has excused it?

I’ll start with you, looking for legal loopholes.

I’m sure you’ll jump on the term ‘loophole but I challenge you to find a case study to support that this is an absolute degradation of society perpetuated by these individuals. I’m sure you won’t find one as this is such extreme / unprecedented brazen behaviour.

Hateam · 28/07/2024 20:11

eggplant16 · 28/07/2024 20:06

It is a job an hourable job, a profession. Therefore act as as such.

I believe the office briefly lost self-control.

I believe he should be disciplined.

Within the context of the situation and what had just been done to him I do not believe he should be sacked or prosecuted.

eggplant16 · 28/07/2024 20:06

Hateam · 28/07/2024 19:44

You're spiltting hairs.

I used the word, and I think you do know this, to mean a job you have chosen to do.

It is a job an hourable job, a profession. Therefore act as as such.

Hateam · 28/07/2024 20:05

eggplant16 · 28/07/2024 19:39

pathetic, there is no baying mob.

There would be lots without the police.

If the police weren't there, which crime would see a huge increase in numbers?

rosiers · 28/07/2024 20:01

Usercyzabc · 28/07/2024 19:27

The bar is so low as to what is deemed socially acceptable these days. I don’t want to live amongst scum bags who deem instigating this sort of violent behaviour acceptable, and that goes for those excusing it too as far as I’m concerned.

These individuals played fuck around and find out with armed police, and are now crying to the daily mail via their corrupt lawyer who was most likely trained by the same university as some on here.

I am disgusted by it all, including the virtue signalling. Raise your standards.

Who on this thread has excused it?

whatnow123 · 28/07/2024 19:59

ArseholeCatIsABlackAndWhiteCat · 28/07/2024 18:45

I worked for a while in an SEN (more SEMH tbh) unit attached to a school. We had members of staff punched/kicked in the stomach while pregnant, two ambulance incidents (one ended up being broken ribs, one concussion), one young (apprentice) member of staff sexually assaulted (procedure changed after that), being sworn at and threatened daily, being spat at, attached with chairs, fire extinguishers ,tables, objects thrown around and classroom trashed, one member of staff chased and threatened with a gardening hoe (massive failure of the site manager there) and many,many more. Police also got attacked, rocks thrown at them and were spat at when they attended for various reasons.

We never hit back, swore back, kicked or punched back, even in self defence, but if we did I can guarantee you , no one would've gone "aww,there ,there you lost your temper. It was adrenaline. It's all good."

If you speak to NHS staff and other first responders you'll hear even worse. None of us have the training, the right to defend ourselves or others, have adequate backup or weaponry to defend ourselves.

Yes other first responders deal with violent people, however, when the stuff really hits the fan who do they call. The Police.

wtfissummer · 28/07/2024 19:54

@eggplant16 Did you watch any of it?

The crowd were hostile
And goady. All that "aun'ie, aun'ie, bruv" crap

Not pathetic but thank you for your input

And please don't call

EasternStandard · 28/07/2024 19:49

eggplant16 · 28/07/2024 19:42

but they are not volunteers?

I don’t think it was that hard to get what pp meant

Usercyzabc · 28/07/2024 19:46

eggplant16 · 28/07/2024 19:39

pathetic, there is no baying mob.

Deluded at best

Hateam · 28/07/2024 19:44

eggplant16 · 28/07/2024 19:42

but they are not volunteers?

You're spiltting hairs.

I used the word, and I think you do know this, to mean a job you have chosen to do.

eggplant16 · 28/07/2024 19:42

Hateam · 28/07/2024 18:41

After seeing the new video, I have more respect for the police. Who wants to volunteer to deal with god-awful violent scum like the ones in this incident?

but they are not volunteers?

eggplant16 · 28/07/2024 19:39

wtfissummer · 28/07/2024 19:13

If I'm feeling under threat from a baying mob, I want that police officer to protect me

pathetic, there is no baying mob.

Arconialiving · 28/07/2024 19:30

Agreed @Usercyzabc

Usercyzabc · 28/07/2024 19:27

The bar is so low as to what is deemed socially acceptable these days. I don’t want to live amongst scum bags who deem instigating this sort of violent behaviour acceptable, and that goes for those excusing it too as far as I’m concerned.

These individuals played fuck around and find out with armed police, and are now crying to the daily mail via their corrupt lawyer who was most likely trained by the same university as some on here.

I am disgusted by it all, including the virtue signalling. Raise your standards.

MyGladEagle · 28/07/2024 19:14

ArseholeCatIsABlackAndWhiteCat · 28/07/2024 18:45

I worked for a while in an SEN (more SEMH tbh) unit attached to a school. We had members of staff punched/kicked in the stomach while pregnant, two ambulance incidents (one ended up being broken ribs, one concussion), one young (apprentice) member of staff sexually assaulted (procedure changed after that), being sworn at and threatened daily, being spat at, attached with chairs, fire extinguishers ,tables, objects thrown around and classroom trashed, one member of staff chased and threatened with a gardening hoe (massive failure of the site manager there) and many,many more. Police also got attacked, rocks thrown at them and were spat at when they attended for various reasons.

We never hit back, swore back, kicked or punched back, even in self defence, but if we did I can guarantee you , no one would've gone "aww,there ,there you lost your temper. It was adrenaline. It's all good."

If you speak to NHS staff and other first responders you'll hear even worse. None of us have the training, the right to defend ourselves or others, have adequate backup or weaponry to defend ourselves.

Seems like anecdotal evidence to support the fact that we shouldn't be criticising the police here. Obviously being unable to defend yourself against violence without fear of overstepping is creating problems.

Aulddeacon · 28/07/2024 19:13

ArseholeCatIsABlackAndWhiteCat · 28/07/2024 18:45

I worked for a while in an SEN (more SEMH tbh) unit attached to a school. We had members of staff punched/kicked in the stomach while pregnant, two ambulance incidents (one ended up being broken ribs, one concussion), one young (apprentice) member of staff sexually assaulted (procedure changed after that), being sworn at and threatened daily, being spat at, attached with chairs, fire extinguishers ,tables, objects thrown around and classroom trashed, one member of staff chased and threatened with a gardening hoe (massive failure of the site manager there) and many,many more. Police also got attacked, rocks thrown at them and were spat at when they attended for various reasons.

We never hit back, swore back, kicked or punched back, even in self defence, but if we did I can guarantee you , no one would've gone "aww,there ,there you lost your temper. It was adrenaline. It's all good."

If you speak to NHS staff and other first responders you'll hear even worse. None of us have the training, the right to defend ourselves or others, have adequate backup or weaponry to defend ourselves.

Yes but it’s not their job to restrain and arrest those people the police are called to do that on a daily basis

wtfissummer · 28/07/2024 19:13

If I'm feeling under threat from a baying mob, I want that police officer to protect me

wtfissummer · 28/07/2024 19:11

AhBiscuits · 28/07/2024 18:57

The sight of those two cunts sat on the sofa with their lawyer, doing their compo sad faces makes me feel sick. They must balls of steel knowing what they did in the lead up to the incident.

Yes. And the attempted assassination shite

Vile

Usercyzabc · 28/07/2024 19:09

eggplant16 · 28/07/2024 16:25

Have you run into many non Muslim women with whom you have had the same conversation?

You do know Muslim women move amongst us. They are just going about their business, working, busy and so on. How ridiculous some of the assumptions are.

What? I have absolutely no idea what your question is? Trying asking something remotely coherent please.

AhBiscuits · 28/07/2024 18:57

The sight of those two cunts sat on the sofa with their lawyer, doing their compo sad faces makes me feel sick. They must balls of steel knowing what they did in the lead up to the incident.

Greater Manchester Police brutality
Northernnature · 28/07/2024 18:54

ArseholeCatIsABlackAndWhiteCat · 28/07/2024 18:45

I worked for a while in an SEN (more SEMH tbh) unit attached to a school. We had members of staff punched/kicked in the stomach while pregnant, two ambulance incidents (one ended up being broken ribs, one concussion), one young (apprentice) member of staff sexually assaulted (procedure changed after that), being sworn at and threatened daily, being spat at, attached with chairs, fire extinguishers ,tables, objects thrown around and classroom trashed, one member of staff chased and threatened with a gardening hoe (massive failure of the site manager there) and many,many more. Police also got attacked, rocks thrown at them and were spat at when they attended for various reasons.

We never hit back, swore back, kicked or punched back, even in self defence, but if we did I can guarantee you , no one would've gone "aww,there ,there you lost your temper. It was adrenaline. It's all good."

If you speak to NHS staff and other first responders you'll hear even worse. None of us have the training, the right to defend ourselves or others, have adequate backup or weaponry to defend ourselves.

Yes neither did you have guns that could be grabbed and turned on you at a moments notice. Ffs I can't believe this thread still going. Just cease the speculation and let the people with all the info look at the evidence!

Janiie · 28/07/2024 18:50

Hateam · 28/07/2024 18:41

After seeing the new video, I have more respect for the police. Who wants to volunteer to deal with god-awful violent scum like the ones in this incident?

Indeed. A lapse of judgement in those circumstances absolutely understandable and forgivable.

If I'm ever in a deteriorating and frightening situation I hope there's a PC about like the one who dealt with these arseholes. Not some jobsworth busy doing a risk assessment lest they 'undermine themselves', whilst the thug briefly incapacitated suddenly finds his feet and starts again.

ArseholeCatIsABlackAndWhiteCat · 28/07/2024 18:45

Aulddeacon · 28/07/2024 18:15

How many of us will wake up to go to work tomorrow wondering how many fights I will get into what abuse I’ll take today will I get hurt,
can my nerves take much more of this
police and prison officers think this every working day remember they are humans before they are police or prison officers.
remember we can only judge by our I life experience if you think you can do better then give it a try!!

I worked for a while in an SEN (more SEMH tbh) unit attached to a school. We had members of staff punched/kicked in the stomach while pregnant, two ambulance incidents (one ended up being broken ribs, one concussion), one young (apprentice) member of staff sexually assaulted (procedure changed after that), being sworn at and threatened daily, being spat at, attached with chairs, fire extinguishers ,tables, objects thrown around and classroom trashed, one member of staff chased and threatened with a gardening hoe (massive failure of the site manager there) and many,many more. Police also got attacked, rocks thrown at them and were spat at when they attended for various reasons.

We never hit back, swore back, kicked or punched back, even in self defence, but if we did I can guarantee you , no one would've gone "aww,there ,there you lost your temper. It was adrenaline. It's all good."

If you speak to NHS staff and other first responders you'll hear even worse. None of us have the training, the right to defend ourselves or others, have adequate backup or weaponry to defend ourselves.

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