Scots lawyer takes on cop kicking case

Daily Record|July 30, 2024

Anwar says men's mother suffered racist abuse

- JOHN DINGWALL

CAMPAIGNING lawyer Aamer Anwar has stepped in to represent the men involved in the incident at Manchester Airport where a man was kicked in the head while being arrested.

Anwar, who helped see Iain Packer jailed for Emma Caldwell's murder, said yesterday he will take over the case of Fahir Amaaz, Muhammad Amaad, their mother and family after their previous lawyer pulled out.

He claimed the arrested men's mother had been the subject of racist abuse before they were detained. Anwar, 56, said: "I am instructed on behalf of Fahir Amaaz, Muhammad Amaad, their mother and family in respect of the incident at Manchester Airport on Tuesday, 23rd July 2024.

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