Chief Constable of Manchester Police releases tone deaf statement on airport fracas claiming only 'some communities' were upset by 'stamping' video and blames investigation for not being able to relea

A chief constable has claimed only 'some' communities were upset after a shocking video of a police officer kicking a man in the head at Manchester Airport emerged online. Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable, Stephen Watson QPM has since shared a statement, laying blame on investigation constraints as to why bodycam footage of the incident on Tuesday has not been released. GMP Chief Constable Stephen Watson said in a statement that it was with profound regret that 'some' communities after the shocking footage emerged on Wednesday He also laid blame on investigation constraints as to why bodycam footage of the harrowing airport incident on Tuesday - which saw an officer kick a man in the head - has not been released Shared on Friday evening, his statement read: 'It is a source of profound regret that this week's incident at Manchester Airport has caused shock and upset in some of our communities. The family's lawyer Akhmed Yakoob speaks outside Rochdale Police Station yesterday Demonstrators throw eggs at Rochdale Police Station last night as protests continue Stains from the egg throwing were left on the windows of Rochdale Police Station last night Demonstrators throw eggs at Rochdale Police Station last night as protests continue Some protesters built a makeshift barricade outside Rochdale Police Station last night Police officers are seen clearing the entrance to Rochdale Police Station last night Protesters used metal fencing to block the entrance to Rochdale Police Station yesterday This claim has not been independently verified, with Greater Manchester Police not releasing any bodycam footage of this part of the encounter so far and no video shot by passersby released on social media. Marchers held up signs which said 'Black Lives Matter' and 'Fight Police Racism' last night An activist holds a placard which reads: 'Service and protect means GMP will stamp on heads' Protesters march in the streets of Manchester yesterday after a similar protest in Rochdale MailOnline understands that Greater Manchester Police is not commenting on any specific claims at this stage due to the ongoing IOPC investigation.