20:06, 10 Jun 2026
Five men have been jailed for violent disorder after taking part in a riot in Southampton following the murder of Henry Nowak during which police were surrounded by a “baying mob throwing projectiles”.
Father-of-two Daniel Frost, 44, from Southampton, was sentenced to two years and four months in prison for violent disorder and possessing an offensive weapon – a dog lead with a metal carabiner which he had fashioned into a “makeshift knuckleduster”.
Reece Robinson, 21, of Havant, was jailed for two years for violent disorder after he threw two stones or small bricks during the protest in the Portswood area on June 2.
Andrew Summerhayes, 38, of Romsey, was sentenced to three years and two months for violent disorder and two counts of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place after he chased down police officers who were attempting to escape the violence, first with a large bin and then with a traffic cone.
Taylor Grundy, 22, of Gosport, was jailed for two years and six months for violent disorder after he threw a plank of wood at police officers and assisted others in pushing a large commercial bin that had been set alight towards the police cordon.
Dillon Crawford, 29, of Southampton, who during the incident “enthusiastically and aggressively pushed his way to the front of the crowd” before throwing projectiles at officers, including a bin and a metal item, was jailed for three years for violent disorder.
Judge William Mousley KC, sitting at Southampton Crown Court, said of the disorder: “This violence was a hate crime borne out of a hatred for police and in some part racist views.”
He added: “The impact on the community was profound, local residents were subjected to fear, distress and genuine sense of danger.”
Siobhan Linsley, prosecuting, previously told the court that Frost was visible in police body-worn video shown to the court wearing a camouflage face-covering as he threw chairs from a garden into the road in front of the officers.
She said the defendant then “somewhat ostentatiously wraps the rope around his arm and the clip around his hand, forming what the observing officers feared to be a handmade knuckle-duster”.
Ms Linsley added: “In response to hearing this, the defendant said it was a dog lead but repeatedly invited the officers to come and take it from him.
“He then told them that it will take four of them to remove it from him and that if they tried to do so ‘these lot will f*** you right up, come and get it’, referring to the crowd around him.”
Ms Linsley said that after he was arrested, Frost described the disorder as “a big party” and called one of the interviewing police officers “a gaslighting bitch”.
She said Frost had 25 previous convictions for 55 offences, including a six-year sentence for robbery and GBH, weapons offences, public order offences and burglary offences.
Describing Robinson’s involvement, Ms Linsley said: “Mr Robinson was seen at the disorder on St Denys Road, he was topless with an orange high-vis vest around his neck obscuring his face.
“He bent down to pick up small stones or bricks on two occasions and throws them towards the police cordon.”
She added that when Robinson, who has no previous convictions or cautions, was arrested, he told officers: “I didn’t really do much.”
Summerhayes was “standing very close next to the line of police officers” as they were “surrounded on the pavement by a baying mob”, Ms Linsley told the court.
The defendant was told to move out of officers’ way as they attempted to escape the crowd, but he resisted and was forcibly moved from their path.
The defendant then picked up a large bin and ran with it, “seemingly intent on catching the police”, but stumbled short of the police line and dropped the bin before picking up a traffic cone, Ms Linsley said.
“Several others are following him in the crowd carrying bins in the same fashion,” Ms Linsley told the court.
Judge Mousley, sentencing Summerhayes, told the defendant: “Your actions plainly encouraged and added to the threat faced by those officers.”
Summerhayes also made “grossly offensive and baseless” comments during his police interview following his arrest on June 5, claiming that he became involved in the disorder because “the police are paedophiles”.
When asked why he held that belief, Summerhayes said it was because they “wore uniforms” and added: “They have just not been caught.”
The court was told Summerhayes had 25 convictions for 45 offences, including racially aggravated disorderly behaviour, weapons offences, assaults, criminal damage, and non-dwelling burglary.
Grundy threw a long plank of wood at police, before assisting a group of people in pushing a large industrial bin that had been set alight towards officers.
The judge said Grundy sought to minimise his involvement following his arrest, claiming that he had merely observed the scene and stayed away from the violence which he described as “frightening”…
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The IndependentIndependentCenter9 days agoHenry Nowak and other Southampton protesters were jailed for violent disorder after being captured on viral footage. The court viewed video evidence, including social media posts by some of the protesters.
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Daily MirrorParty-alignedCenter10 days agoFive men have been jailed for their roles in violent disorder during a protest in Southampton following the murder of Henry Nowak. The individuals were involved in actions such as throwing projectiles at police, using makeshift weapons, and obstructing law enforcement.
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Sky News (UK)IndependentCenter12 days agoTwo men have been jailed for violent disorder at a protest in Southampton following the death of Henry Nowak.
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Daily MirrorParty-alignedCenter12 days ago Two men jailed for violence at Henry Nowak police protestTwo men, Connor Bishop and Leon O'Leary, were jailed for their involvement in violent protests in Southampton following the death of Henry Nowak. Both pleaded guilty to charges related to the disorder, which included throwing objects at police officers. O'Leary received a longer sentence and also admitted to resisting a police officer and possessing a samurai sword.
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BBC News (World)State / PublicCenter12 days agoA demonstrator was reportedly shot during a protest in Nanyuki, Kenya, against the construction of an Ebola quarantine center for U.S. citizens. Protesters demanded the cancellation of the project, citing concerns over cross-border infection risks and government transparency. Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd, and clashes occurred between protesters and law enforcement. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing a man shot in the head. Reuters and AFP journalists covered the event, though they did not directly witness the shooting.
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Daily MailIndependentCenter12 days agoA 28-year-old man has been charged with violent disorder following a protest in Southampton related to the murder of Henry Nowak. He will appear in court today and is the 21st person charged in connection with the June 2 demonstration. A 16-year-old boy and a 39-year-old man were also arrested on similar charges. The protests occurred after a man was sentenced for the murder of Henry Nowak, who was stabbed with a ceremonial religious sword while pleading for help. The police have faced criticism for their response to the incident.
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Daily MailIndependentCenter13 days ago Protester at Henry Nowak demo told police 'come and get it' while armed with a 'makeshift knuckleduster', court hearsA protester named Daniel Frost, 44, faced potential jail time after participating in a demonstration following the murder of Henry Nowak. During the protest, Frost allegedly threatened police with a homemade knuckleduster made from a rope and carabiner, claiming it was a dog lead. He also threw objects at police and boasted that if arrested, he would be released within four hours. Frost had 25 prior convictions, including public disorder and possession of weapons. Another individual, Vickrum Digwa, falsely claimed that Henry Nowak racially attacked him by ripping off his turban and injuring an
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BBC News (UK)State / PublicCenter13 days ago Eight admit violent disorder after Henry Nowak protestEight individuals have pleaded guilty to violent disorder following a protest in Southampton related to the murder of Henry Nowak. The protest occurred after the release of police bodycam footage showing Nowak, who was fatally stabbed by Vickrum Digwa, being handcuffed as he lay dying. Eleven police officers and a police dog were injured when protesters threw objects such as wheelie bins and chairs at them. A total of 20 people have been charged in connection with the protests, with nine appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court.
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The Guardian (UK)IndependentLeft18 days agoThe article describes the aftermath of a violent protest in Southampton following an anti-police demonstration that turned chaotic. Residents expressed fear and anger, particularly in light of the recent death of Henry Nowak, who died while handcuffed by police after being falsely accused of racism. The Sikh community reported receiving threats related to the actions of Nowak's killer, Vickrum Digwa, and the perceived failures of the police. Local resident Sophie Martin described feeling unsafe during the incident, while Labour MP Satvir Kaur visited affected areas to ensure residents' safety.
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