'I can't breathe': Protesters attack police at UK rally over student murder
Summary
In Southampton, England, police were attacked by protesters after bodycam footage showed an 18-year-old student, Henry Nowak, being handcuffed while fatally wounded with stab wounds. The student, who died after pleading "I can't breathe," had been attacked by a man who falsely claimed a racist attack, leading to outrage and a rally addressed by far-right figure Tommy Robinson.Key Facts
- Henry Nowak, 18, was stabbed to death in December and was handcuffed by police as he lay dying.
- Bodycam footage shows Nowak telling police "I can't breathe" while he was fatally wounded.
- The attacker, Vickrum Digwa, 23, falsely told police that Nowak racially insulted him.
- Digwa was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 21 years.
- Protesters threw stones, bottles, and bins at police during a rally in Southampton.
- Far-right speaker Tommy Robinson said police treat white British people unfairly.
- Police have referred their actions to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for investigation.
- UK leaders, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, called for an investigation and urged calm to prevent division.
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