10 h. ago I didn't realise I was fighting police officers and I feared they'd beat me to death, Manchester Airport 'attacker' tells court

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, was filmed hitting two policewomen and a male officer who were trying to detain him for headbutting a passenger at a Starbucks café minutes earlier.

Events

11 h. ago Manchester Airport police assault trial accused claims 'I was fighting for my life'

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz said he didh't realise at first he was being detained by cops and thought they were about to shoot his brother

Events

11 h. ago Student feared he would be ‘battered’ to death by police officer, court told

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz is on trial accused of assaulting three police officers at Manchester Airport.

Events

14 h. ago Body found in search for British tourist who went missing on hike in Italy

The 33-year-old had been due to fly back to Manchester Airport on July 12

Events

60 h. ago Couple conned by £170 fine after visiting airport for five minutes

Paul and Pam Walsh forgot to pay for their parking after dropping their daughter off at Manchester Airport - they say they expected a fine but were left furious after being told how much they had to pay

Economics

66 h. ago Couple claim they were 'scammed' out of £170 after parking at Manchester Airport

Paul and Pam Walsh are warning other motorists after receiving a fine for failing to pay for parking at Manchester Airport's drop-off car park - with the fine now £170

Economics

69 h. ago 'We were at Manchester Airport for no longer than five minutes and we've been scammed'

'It didn't feel right, it worried me'

Politics

2 d. ago Coronation Street star Jonathan Howard issued 'warning' at Manchester Airport amid Carl Webster role

The Hollywood actor arrived on the cobbles back in April as Kevin and Debbie Webster's long-lost brother Carl

Events

3 d. ago Police woman who tackled Manchester Airport 'attacker' tells jury she has 'never been punched' like blow she took during brawl

PC Ellie Cook told a court today how she 'stumbled' and her vision 'went blurry' when she was struck in the head by Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, who was wanted for headbutting a holidaymaker.

Events

3 d. ago Nurse killed in Southend Airport plane crash was on first day of her new job

Maria Fernanda Rojas Ortiz was on her first day working aboard a private medical jet when it cork-screwed off the runway and nose-dived into the ground after taking off at Southend Airport

Events

3 d. ago "I've never felt a punch like it," says cop allegedly assaulted during Manchester Airport bust

PC Ellie Cook described suffering a series of blows during a violent confrontation on July 23 last year

Sport

3 d. ago ‘Not an option’ to walk away from Manchester Airport suspect, court told

Pc Ellie Cook has given evidence at the trial of two men facing assault charges.

Events

3 d. ago Armed cop tells Manchester Airport assault trial 'it wasn't an option to walk away'

PC Ellie Cook described suffering a series of blows during a violent confrontation at Manchester Airport on July 23 last year

Events

4 d. ago London Southend Airport closed 'until further notice' after small plane crash

The airline is used by easyJet for a number of routes

Events

4 d. ago London Southend Airport issues statement after small plane crashes in 'huge fireball'

According to eye witness accounts, the aircraft crashed shortly after take-off

Events

4 d. ago Plane crashes at UK airport with 'huge fireball' seen after take off

Witnesses said they saw a 'huge fireball' after a small plane crashed at Southend Airport at around 4pm

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4 d. ago Small plane crashes at UK airport with 'huge fireball' seen after take off

Witnesses said they saw a 'huge fireball' after a small plane crashed at Southend Airport at around 4pm

Events

4 d. ago Manchester Airport issues hand luggage warning for passengers travelling this summer

The airport experienced a record-breaking number of passengers in June

Events

6 d. ago Airport armed police officer denies 'red mist' came over him when he kicked suspect in the head

PC Zachary Marsden told a court he suffered blows to the head and wanted to "stun" suspect

Events

6 d. ago Northern slashes ticket fares for families travelling this summer

Families can save up to £65.20 on fares to Blackpool and £71.40 to Manchester Airport

Politics