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Protests after Digwa Sentencing Spark Police Clashes, Misconduct Probes

7/24/2026

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On 2 June in Southampton, England, protests erupted after Vickrum Digwa was sentenced for killing Henry Nowak, sparking clashes with police.
Police data show 22 of 37 detainees (59%) had prior domestic-abuse reports.
The clashes left twelve officers injured and caused damage to nearby property and vehicles.
Hampshire Police referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, prompting misconduct probes into two officers over Nowak’s medical aid.

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On 2 June in Southampton, England, protests erupted after Vickrum Digwa was sentenced for killing Henry Nowak, sparking clashes with police.
Police data show 22 of 37 detainees (59%) had prior domestic-abuse reports.
The clashes left twelve officers injured and caused damage to nearby property and vehicles.
Hampshire Police referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, prompting misconduct probes into two officers over Nowak’s medical aid.