Police Officer Under Criminal Investigation for Use of Force at Manchester Airport

Britain's police complaints watchdog has launched a criminal investigation into a police officer who was filmed stamping on a suspect's head during an arrest at Manchester Airport on July 23. The Independent Office for Police Conduct aims to interview the officer under criminal caution.

Britain's police complaints watchdog announced on Friday that a police officer is under criminal investigation following an incident at Manchester Airport. During the arrest, the officer was filmed stamping on a suspect's head.

Catherine Bates, the Regional Director of the Independent Office for Police Conduct, stated, "We can confirm we are conducting a criminal investigation into the use of force during events which took place on 23 July at Manchester Airport. We are arranging to interview a police constable under criminal caution as soon as possible."

(With inputs from agencies.)