Three men jailed over violent Southampton protest following Henry Nowak murder
SUMMARY
Three men—Darren Medhurst, Callum Darch, and Harley Haynes—were sentenced to prison for violent disorder during a protest in Southampton on June 2, 2026, following the release of bodycam footage showing 18-year-old Henry Nowak being handcuffed while dying after his stabbing by Vickrum Digwa, who was later sentenced to life with a minimum of 21 years. The protest, initially peaceful, turned violent, resulting in injuries to 12 police officers and a police dog, as well as a civilian with a broken jaw. Judge William Mousley KC described the violence as a hate crime driven by anti-police sentiment and, in some cases, racism. The policing operation cost £443,000, with £6,700 in clean-up costs. At least 10 people have been jailed in connection with the disorder.
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Three men jailed over violent Southampton protest following Henry Nowak murder
SUMMARY
Three men—Darren Medhurst, Callum Darch, and Harley Haynes—were sentenced to prison for violent disorder during a protest in Southampton on June 2, 2026, following the release of bodycam footage showing 18-year-old Henry Nowak being handcuffed while dying after his stabbing by Vickrum Digwa, who was later sentenced to life with a minimum of 21 years. The protest, initially peaceful, turned violent, resulting in injuries to 12 police officers and a police dog, as well as a civilian with a broken jaw. Judge William Mousley KC described the violence as a hate crime driven by anti-police sentiment and, in some cases, racism. The policing operation cost £443,000, with £6,700 in clean-up costs. At least 10 people have been jailed in connection with the disorder.
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Five jailed over Henry Nowak police protest in Southampton
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Three jailed over Henry Nowak police protest in Southampton
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Three more Henry Nowak protesters are jailed for total of eight years after setting fire to a bin and throwing bricks and glass at passersby
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WHAT SOURCES AGREE ON
1 / 5- ✓ The protest in Southampton occurred on June 2, 2026, following the release of bodycam footage showing Henry Nowak, 18, being handcuffed while dying after being stabbed.
- ✓ Vickrum Digwa, 23, was convicted of murdering Henry Nowak and sentenced to life with a minimum of 21 years.
- ✓ The protest involved violent disorder, during which 12 police officers and a police dog were injured.
- ✓ Missiles including bins, bricks, and glass were thrown at police and passersby.
- ✓ A total of at least 10 people have been jailed in connection with the protest (across multiple sentencing days).
- ✓ The policing operation cost £443,000; the clean-up cost was approximately £6,700–£7,000.
- ✓ Judge William Mousley KC presided over the cases and described the violence as a 'hate crime' rooted in hatred of the police and, in some cases, racist views.
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Five jailed over Henry Nowak police protest in Southampton
Three jailed over Henry Nowak police protest in Southampton
Three more Henry Nowak protesters are jailed for total of eight years after setting fire to a bin and throwing bricks and glass at passersby