O/T Andy Burnham on Mank incident

[KerrAvon]

I’ve never had a problem at airports I comply with the rules and don’t put myself in a position to be confronted by anyone.
The police although it looks extreme did exactly the right thing imo.
If this was Tommy Robinson then a lot of people would be saying he deserved it and I’m no lover of him either but it’s relevant.
The police and other front line workers shouldn’t have to put up with a certain section of the public thinking they can do or say what they want.
Why haven’t they been arrested yet?
I think we know why dont we. We wouldn’t want any more riots in the street now would we.
Two tier policing as usual.

Do you know that they weren't arrested?

[howdydoo]

Do you know that they weren't arrested?

They were definitely arrested.

I assume YAK is making the point, they haven't been charged with anything yet.

[Yak]

Apologies Kerr and Howdy is correct I meant charged yet.
Fast track them into court set an example if you abuse front line workers you will get locked up.

[KerrAvon]

Apologies Kerr and Howdy is correct I meant charged yet.
Fast track them into court set an example if you abuse front line workers you will get locked up.

No worries.

The lowest level of charge that is likely to be considered is ABH, which means the case will have to go to the CPS for a charging decision. They are likely to wait until the IOPC has investigated the officer. In my experience, the IOPC moves at a glacial speed when its in a hurry.

I suspect that the CPS will then defer the decision to the independent bar and probably Treasury Counsel given how ‘politicised’ the case has become.

I feel sorry for the prosecutor, Jury members and judge who will have to deal with this case (assuming that there are charges in the case of the last two). They will all know that whatever they do will criticised by those members of the audience who have already made their decisions and really don’t care about pesky stuff like evidence.