Footage of alleged attack on officers at Manchester Airport shown to jury
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, are accused of attacking the officers after police responded to an incident at a Starbucks cafe where Amaaz allegedly headbutted a customer.
The incident took place on 23 July last year, with the alleged assault occurring in the Terminal 2 car park after officers approached the brothers.
Both men, from Rochdale, Greater Manchester, deny the allegations, and the trial at Liverpool Crown Court is continuing.
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