Akhmed Yakoob said he is being 'sabotaged' by the media and has 'recommended' a new lawyer to the family
The solicitor representing the family involved in the Manchester Airport police incident has announced he is 'stepping aside' in a new social media video.
READ MORE: New Manchester Airport video shows violent scenes before man 'kicked' in head by GMP officer "The media have tried to sabotage me, it's not the first time they've done this," he said in the clip. "They've made this whole situation about me and not police misconduct. It comes after new footage emerged capturing the chaotic scenes before the arrest, which involved two men and several police officers inside a car park at Terminal 2 on Tuesday .
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