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Man who punched female police officers at Manchester Airport jailed
As Mohammed Fahir Amaaz appeared at court to be sentenced for punching Lydia Ward in the face, breaking her nose, she accused him of showing 'not one ounce' of remorse.
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What happenedMohammed Fahir Amaaz assaulted PC Lydia Ward, PC Ellie Cook and a Starbucks customer, a court heard.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "Man who punched female police officers at Manchester Airport jailed". The right frames it as "'You used me as a punch bag...then played the victim': Manchester Airport attacker is jai...".
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CenterMan who punched female police officers at Manchester Airport jailed
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Right / center-right'You used me as a punch bag...then played the victim': Manchester Airport attacker is jailed for three years as policewoman punch...
'You used me as a punch bag...then played the victim': Manchester Airport attacker is jailed for three years as policewoman punched to the face brands him a 'coward'
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As Mohammed Fahir Amaaz appeared at court to be sentenced for punching Lydia Ward in the face, breaking her nose, she accused him of showing 'not one ounce' of remorse.
