LONDON

A police officer was captured on video kicking and punching a man in custody at Manchester Airport.

The video footage showed police officers kneeling on, punching, and kicking a man as he was pinned to the ground during an arrest at Manchester Airport, the Manchester Evening News reported on Monday.

The incident is believed to have occurred at the airport's bus station on Sunday after police were called to report a drunk and disorderly man who was refused entry onto a bus and was causing a disturbance.

In the video clip, filmed by a holidaymaker, one of the officers is seen hitting the man four times with his hands and kicking him twice in the torso.

Meanwhile, Greater Manchester Police said they "understand the concerns around the use of force shown on the clip" and that the matter is being investigated by the force's Professional Standards Unit.

They added that CCTV footage and the officer's body-worn cameras will be examined.