Mohammed Fahir Amaaz told Liverpool Crown Court of an altercation which took place at Manchester Airport before the alleged assault on police.

The boss of Notting Hill Carnival has said “we can’t ignore the impact of knife crime on our event” as he pledged to work alongside a charity set up by actor Idris Elba.

Ms Abbott was suspended in 2023 after writing a letter to the Observer comparing racism experienced by people of colour with that of other groups.