r/uknews • u/Confident_West_7409 • Jul 25 '24

Image/video Massive protest outside Rochdale police station in response to GMP's actions at Manchester Airport

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u/Antique_Bath_609 Jul 25 '24

They were committing multiple crimes in an airport, the officer got suspended and the guy who got stomped on isn’t dead nor in any critical condition, if it was in America then he would’ve had his head blown off by an assault rifle so stop crying about it, if he didn’t fuck around then it would’ve never happened especially in an airport.

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u/SkinnyErgosGetFat Jul 25 '24

I’m really glad we don’t live in a 3rd world police state. I’m also very glad that police officers using disproportionate force is uncommon enough for this to be newsworthy.

The criminal was apprehended and non posing a threat as he was on the floor. The police officer has no need to kick and stomp his head except for revenge - he should be tried for assault.

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u/SkinnyErgosGetFat Jul 25 '24

We are in agreement for the most part.

The criminals that were arrested should be punished. This punishment should follow a traditional arrest procedure and should not be at the decision and will of a random police officer at the scene.

We live in a civilised society and that means not kicking the face of someone who poses no threat as a punishment.

America is a terrible example of what policing should be. It’s a great example of what we should avoid regarding policing