Henry Nowak updates: Missiles thrown at police near Southampton murder scene
Violent protests erupted in Southampton following the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, resulting in injuries to 11 police officers and a service dog. The unrest follows the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa for the murder, with officials condemning the violence and calling for calm.
Why it matters
The incident highlights rising social tensions and concerns regarding racial division and police conduct in the UK.
News UK News Crime Henry Nowak: Missiles thrown at police near Southampton murder scene LIVE Updated 10 mins ago Henry Nowak latest: Multiple officers and police dog injured in Southampton protests Bricks, glass bottles and bins were thrown at police at a protest over the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak - at least two arrests have been made News Eliana Nunes News Reporter , Tannur Anders UK & World News Reporter and Ethan Blackshaw Deputy Publishing Lead Updated 11:34, 03 Jun 2026 Police say 11 officers and a service dog were injured during protests over the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, which turned violent as bricks, glass bottles and bins were thrown at officers.
The report provides a factual account of the violence and police statements without taking a political stance on the underlying social issues.
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