Three more men jailed for Henry Nowak protest violence
Summary
Three men have been jailed for their involvement in violent disorder during a protest in Southampton after the murder of Henry Nowak. The protest led to injuries of 12 police officers and a police dog, and a total of 13 men have now been sentenced over the violence.Key Facts
- The protest happened on 2 June in Southampton following the murder of Henry Nowak, 18.
- Denis Read (28), Harry Varney (24), and Benjamin Jones (23) were sentenced to prison terms between two years and eight months to three years.
- The protest involved violent clashes where police were attacked with missiles, injuring 12 officers and one police dog.
- Vickrum Digwa, 23, was jailed for life (minimum 21 years) for stabbing Henry Nowak.
- The disorder cost the police £443,000 and Southampton City Council £6,700 for clean-up.
- A total of 22 people have been charged related to the protest.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the police response to the incident.
- One sentencing, for Mariusz Szczyglo, was postponed until 30 June.
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