News · 7 June 2026

Eleven people now charged after Southampton riots

Six more people face charges over violent disorder during riots in Southampton, bringing the total number to eleven. This comes after protests erupted following the life sentence of Vickrum Digwa for 18-year-old Henry Nowak's murder in December. Anger grew after police bodycam footage showed Nowak in handcuffs just before he lost consciousness and died.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 June 2026 at 9:09

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