Three more charged after Southampton protests over Henry Nowak murder
Summary
Three people have been charged with violent disorder following protests in Southampton over the murder of Henry Nowak. The protests happened after Vickrum Digwa was sentenced to life in prison for Nowak’s killing, and tensions rose when police video showed Nowak being handcuffed before he died from stab wounds.Key Facts
- Connor Bishop (24), Reece Robinson (21), and Noah Etherington (18) were charged with violent disorder.
- They appeared at Southampton magistrates court on Friday morning.
- Vickrum Digwa (23) was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 21 years for murdering Henry Nowak (18).
- The murder happened in December, and Nowak died from stab wounds.
- Police body-worn cameras showed Nowak handcuffed and saying he couldn’t breathe before losing consciousness.
- The case sparked political debate, with the prime minister asking politicians not to use the case to cause unrest.
- Labour leader Keir Starmer met Nowak’s family and called for unity and a positive legacy for Nowak.
- Nigel Farage said the murder should be met with “rage,” which led to criticism that he was increasing racial tensions; Farage denied this and said he condemns all violence.
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