Most people arrested during Henry Nowak protests had been reported for domestic abuse
Hampshire police data reveals that 22 of 37 individuals arrested during violent protests in Southampton had prior reports of domestic abuse. The protests followed the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa for the murder of Henry Nowak.
Why it matters
The findings challenge the narrative that the protests were purely motivated by political grievances, highlighting a significant criminal history among the participants.
The outburst of violence in Southampton last month came after a demonstration outside the city centre’s police station. Photograph: Jamie Lashmar/PA The outburst of violence in Southampton last month came after a demonstration outside the city centre’s police station. Photograph: Jamie Lashmar/PA UK news Most people arrested during Henry Nowak protests had been reported for domestic abuse Exclusive: Hampshire police data reveals 22 of 37 detained had been accused or convicted of intimate partner violence
Prefer the Guardian on Google Most people arrested during violent protests after the sentencing of Henry Nowak’s murderer had previously been reported to the police for domestic abuse, the Guardian can disclose.
Data released by Hampshire police under freedom of information laws shows that 22 of 37 people (59%) detained in Southampton after Vickrum Digwa was jailed for life have been reported for crimes associated with intimate partner violence.
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