Manchester Airport attack leaves three police officers injured

Three police officers have been hurt after being attacked at Manchester Airport. A female officer and two male colleagues were injured when they were assaulted by a man, police have said.

They were attacked after coming across a vehicle in an unauthorised space at Manchester Airport at about 7.15am on Wednesday, August 21. The officers had been on patrol at the time.

Greater Manchester Police said the three officers were inspecting the vehicle - which was not insured - when they were confronted by the suspect. Officers were forced to deploy a taser during the incident.

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A man and two women were arrested on suspicion of assault. They have since been bailed pending further investigations.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: "Assaults on officers are unacceptable and we will not hesitate to take action should any criminal offences be found." The alleged attack comes following an incident last month involving the force's officers which made international headlines.

A viral video showed an officer kicking a man in the head. Two police officers are under investigation, while four men have been bailed in connection with the incident.