Two men jailed for violence at protest over police treatment of Henry Nowak
Summary
Two men were jailed for violent actions against police during protests in Southampton after the sentencing of Henry Nowak’s killer. About 1,000 people gathered, and clashes with police injured 11 officers.Key Facts
- Leon O’Leary, 41, was jailed for 3 years and 1 month for throwing a smoke grenade at police and possessing a samurai sword.
- Connor Bishop, 24, was jailed for 2 years and 8 months for throwing a traffic cone at police.
- Both men admitted to violent disorder during the protest.
- The protests happened after Vickrum Digwa was sentenced to life in prison for murdering Henry Nowak, 18.
- Henry Nowak’s father criticized the police for how they treated his dying son.
- About 1,000 people attended the protest, and around a quarter were drinking alcohol.
- Violent clashes caused injuries to 11 police officers, and 21 people have been charged related to the disorder.
- Far-right activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (Tommy Robinson) joined the protesters.
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