Demonstrators gathered in Southampton, England, to protest police mistreatment of Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed by officers who refused to believe he had been stabbed after his Sikh murderer lied that he had been racist.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Protesters surrounded Southampton Central Police Station in Southampton, England, on Tuesday, chanting slogans such as “I can’t breathe!” following the murder of white 18-year-old Henry Nowak by Sikh 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa. The protests were fueled by the release of police bodycam footage showing Nowak begging for help while officers refused to believe he had been stabbed, instead roughly arresting him based on an unsubstantiated allegation of racism. Tommy Robinson addressed the crowd, which later left the station and marched towards the Digwa family’s street, leading to clashes with the police, which are ongoing as of the time of publication. 💬 KEY QUOTE: “A white boy who done nothing was handcuffed, a murderer in possession of a knife who stabbed someone five times isn’t.” – Tommy Robinson 📰 DETAIL: Vickrum Digwa was sentenced to a minimum term of just 21 years on Monday, meaning he could be released in his early forties. Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, has called on the Attorney General to appeal for a stronger sentence, arguing Nowak’s mistreatment is clear evidence of “anti-white prejudice” in British policing. 🎯 IMPACT: The actions of the police force have caused widespread public anger, with demands for more transparency and accountability. One of the officers involved has resigned, but three others remain in post. None are known to be facing any charges, with the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) conducting an investigation. As of the time of publication, a substantial number of protesters are being blocked from approaching the Digwa family residence by riot police, with bricks and other missiles being thrown at officers amid periodic clashes. |
Outside Southampton Central Police Station, protesters for Henry Nowak chant “racist police, off our streets,” and “I can’t breathe.”
The anti-police sentiment here from local people is through the roof pic.twitter.com/9ybbqLHLxW
— Jack Hadfield 🇬🇧 (@JackHadders) June 2, 2026
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