Man ‘behaving unusually’ dies at Manchester Airport after he was ‘detained on drug offences by Border Force’

A MAN has died at Manchester Airport after "behaving unusually" while being detained by Border Force officials. A 27-year-old passenger "became unwell" after he was stopped going through security in Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport on Wednesday. Emergency services were called to the holding area but the man was pronounced dead at just before 2pm, as reported by the M.E.N.

A probe has since been launched into his death. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) are carrying out their own investigation after a Home Office referral. According to an IOPC spokesperson, the man was stopped after "displaying unusual behaviour" while planning to leave the country.

It is understood he was arrested by Border Force officers on drug offences before his death. The man's family are being supported by specialist officers. An IOPC spokesperson said: "We can confirm that we are independently investigating the circumstances of a 27-year-old man’s death following his arrest by Border Force officers at Manchester Airport on Wednesday 19 February.

"Our investigation follows a referral from the Home Office which detailed how the man was due to travel from the airport on Wednesday and was stopped after displaying unusual behaviour. "He was subsequently arrested by officers and taken to a holding area where he became unwell and paramedics were called. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at 1.53pm.

"After being notified of the man’s death, we declared an independent investigation into the circumstances at 4.29pm on Wednesday. "IOPC investigators were sent to the scene to begin gathering evidence.". IOPC Director Amanda Rowe added: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones, as well as all those affected by his death.

"When someone dies after being taken into custody, it is important for there to be a thorough investigation to understand what has happened. “We have been in touch with the man’s family to explain our role and will keep them updated as the investigation progresses.

"Our investigation is in its very early stages and no further information is available at this time.”. This comes after two brothers charged over a brawl at Manchester Airport that sparked protests across the country appeared in court last month. Footage showed the fight break out on July 23 as two officers were allegedly punched to the ground.

Passenger Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 19, was kicked in the head as he and his brother Muhammad Amaad, 25, were restrained, it was said. The two brothers were charged over the airport chaos but two cops probed over the incident will not faces charges. Amaaz, now 20, is accused of two offences of causing actual bodily harm, one charge of assaulting an emergency worker and one charge of common assault.

Amaad, 25, is charged with causing actual bodily harm and appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court alongside his brother today. No indication of pleas were given and the pair were bailed to next appear at Liverpool Crown Court this month. Protests were held across Rochdale and Manchester after the footage emerged in the summer.

The viral video first showed an officer appearing to kick and stamp on Amaaz's head before he was shot with a Taser. Further footage then emerged days later showing the lead up to the alleged attack when two female police officers were hit to the ground.