Mahmood condemns ‘disgraceful’ scenes after Henry Nowak protesters throw bricks and bottles at police
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood condemned the violent protests in Southampton following the murder of Henry Nowak. Protesters clashed with police, throwing bricks and bottles, which Mahmood described as 'completely unacceptable.' The unrest occurred after Vickrum Digwa was sentenced to life imprisonment for Nowak's murder.
- ▪Protesters clashed with police in Southampton over the murder of Henry Nowak.
- ▪Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood condemned the violence directed towards officers.
- ▪Two people were arrested for assaulting police and possession of a weapon.
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