Five jailed for violence at Henry Nowak police protest
Summary
Five men were jailed for violent behavior during a protest in Southampton after Henry Nowak was murdered. The protest turned violent, with objects thrown at police, injuring officers and a police dog. The court sentenced the men to prison terms ranging from two to over three years.Key Facts
- The protest happened on 2 June after video showed Henry Nowak handcuffed and dying from a stabbing.
- Henry Nowak, 18, was stabbed by Vickrum Digwa, who was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 21 years.
- Five men—Daniel Frost, Reece Robinson, Taylor Grundy, Andrew Summerhayes, and Dillon Crawford—were imprisoned for violent disorder.
- Twelve police officers and a police dog were injured by missiles like wheelie bins, chairs, stones, and bricks.
- Daniel Frost was sentenced to 2 years and 4 months and admitted carrying a dog lead modified as a weapon.
- Andrew Summerhayes, with 25 prior convictions, was jailed for 3 years and 2 months for aggressive behavior at the protest.
- The police spent £443,000 on staffing and accommodation, and the city council spent £6,700 on cleaning up after the disorder.
- A total of 21 people have been charged linked to the protest disorder.
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