Girl, 16, among five arrested over Nowak protests as three charged
Summary
Protests in Southampton after the murder of Henry Nowak led to violent clashes with police, causing injuries to officers and a police dog. Several people, including a 16-year-old girl, were arrested, and some have been charged with violent disorder.Key Facts
- Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old student, was fatally stabbed in Southampton in December.
- The attacker, Vickrum Digwa, 23, was jailed for life after claiming self-defense.
- Police released bodycam footage showing Nowak being handcuffed after the stabbing.
- Protests turned violent, with objects like wheelie bins and chairs thrown at police.
- Eleven officers and one police dog were injured during the unrest.
- Four men and one teenage girl were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
- Three men have been charged with violent disorder and are in custody awaiting court.
- Eight men have pleaded guilty to violent disorder, and some pleaded guilty to possessing offensive weapons during the protests.
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