A Greater Manchester Police officer has been suspended from all duties after a video emerged showing a man being kicked as he lay on the floor at Manchester Airport.
The video, circulating social media, shows a man kicked by a police officer while being held to the floor on Tuesday, before being stamped on moments later.
Police were called to reports of an altercation in the airport's Terminal 2, with four men arrested on suspicion of affray and assault on emergency service workers.
A police spokesman said: “Following a thorough review of further information that has become available in relation to an incident at Manchester Airport on Tuesday evening, Greater Manchester Police has suspended a police officer from all duties.
“A referral has now been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for a full independent investigation.
“We understand the deep concerns that have been widely raised with us, and will continue to meet and discuss these feelings with Greater Manchester residents and elected representatives, whilst this independent investigation takes place.”
The incident led to a protest at Rochdale Police Station where officers said concerns had been listened to.
Rochdale MP Paul Waugh said the man who was struck was a resident of the town and he would be meeting his family today.
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