IOPC criminally investigating Greater Manchester Police officer following arrests at Manchester Airport
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
- Published
- 2024-07-26
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Greater Manchester Police
What was investigated
The IOPC has advised a police constable that he is being criminally investigated regarding the use of force during incidents leading to arrests at Manchester Airport on 23 July. The officer is also under investigation for potential gross misconduct for breaches of police professional standards.
Key findings
- The officer is under criminal investigation for assault.
- Disciplinary notice served for potential gross misconduct.
- The investigation began following a referral from the force.
- IOPC has secured significant body worn video and CCTV footage.
- Interviews with involved parties are planned.
- Community leaders are being consulted for concerns.
- Evidence gathering is ongoing.
- Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Outcome
The investigation is ongoing, with no decisions made yet regarding criminal charges or disciplinary proceedings.
Related on BlueLineHub
- Accountability hub — how oversight of UK policing works
- IOPC outcomes & learning feed
- Greater Manchester Police force profile
This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-14.