Jury fails to reach verdicts in trial of brothers accused of Manchester Airport assault

May 20, 2026 · 3:43 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 19 views

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A jury at Liverpool Crown Court has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict in the trial of two brothers accused of assaulting a police officer at Manchester Airport. The defendants, Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad, faced serious allegations but the jury could not come to a consensus. This outcome means that the case may be retried in the future.

Key facts

▪The jury was unable to reach a verdict in the trial of the two brothers.
▪Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, were accused of assaulting a police officer.
▪The retrial jury has been discharged, leaving the possibility of a future retrial.

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▪ Jury discharged in Manchester Airport assault trial — BBC News — UK

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Original publisher	The Independent
Canonical URL	https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/manchester-airport-security-video-court-case-b2980547.html
Publication time	Wed, 20 May 2026 15:43:37 GMT
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