Police have responded after a protest took place following shocking footage of an officer appearing to stamp on someone's head during an incident at Manchester Airport.

The officer was suspended from duty after video showed him kicking at the head of someone lying down while holding a taser.

Following the footage being spread widely a protest took place at Rochdale Police Station.

The incident has now passed and Assistant Chief Constable Wasim Chaudhry said concerns were being listened to.

He said: “A protest held last night outside Rochdale Police Station about our response at Manchester Airport has concluded safely, without incident.

"We understand the immense feeling of concern and worry that people feel about our response and fully respect their right to demonstrate their views peacefully.

“We have already referred our actions to the Independent Office for Police Conduct and will be in further discussions with them today.

“We have spent the evening listening to community feedback and will continue to engage with communities and elected members to maintain strong partnership links and understand local views."

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said he had raised concerns about the airport incident with the deputy chief constable.

He said: “I have seen the disturbing video footage circulating of a GMP officer at Manchester Airport and recognise the widespread and deep concern this has caused in Greater Manchester and beyond.

“The deputy mayor and I have raised these concerns with the deputy chief constable.”