Protests in Southampton over the fatal stabbing of teenager Henry Nowak lead to clashes between protesters and police, including riot officers, the day after public anger grows around bodycam footage. Reports say hundreds gather outside Southampton Central Police Station for a “Justice for Henry Nowak” demonstration, where people take part in moments such as taking the knee and a three-minute silence, and chant anti-police slogans. Far-right activist Tommy Robinson speaks to the crowd, according to multiple outlets.
The protest then shifts into a march toward the neighbourhood where Nowak was killed and where his alleged killer, Vickrum Digwa, lives. Police hold protesters back as they try to access the street near Digwa’s family home. During the clashes, some protesters throw objects at officers, including bottles, beer cans, wheelie bins, and other items, while police face damage during the wider disorder. After the incident, BBC News reports that two people are charged relating to the clashes. Court-related reporting also points to video shared online being used in proceedings.
