News · 3 June 2026

Southampton protest turns violent after Henry Nowak murder

Hundreds of people clashed with riot police in Southampton on Tuesday evening, leading to violence after a protest about Henry Nowak's murder. Demonstrators convened outside the central police station before advancing to the location where an 18-year-old student was killed by Vickrum Digwa. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called the unrest 'completely unacceptable' after protesters threw bottles and bricks at officers.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 June 2026 at 1:32

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