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Statement on investigation into use of force arrests at Manchester Airport

Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.

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Published
2024-12-20
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Greater Manchester Police

What was investigated

An independent investigation into the use of force by police on six people during an incident at Manchester Airport on 23 July is nearing completion. The investigation included interviews with two officers under criminal caution regarding alleged assaults during the incident.

Key findings

  • Two officers were interviewed under criminal caution.
  • There were alleged assaults during the incident.
  • Relevant evidence was shared with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
  • The investigation is separate from the GMP's investigation.
  • The IOPC's inquiry is nearing completion.

Outcome

The CPS has decided to take no further action against the police officers involved. The IOPC will determine the outcomes of complaints raised by the public.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 13 July 2026 · Next review due: 13 January 2027

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 2026-07-13.