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Protesters clash with police in Southampton over Henry Nowak murder
- Hundreds gathered outside Southampton Central Police Station to protest the Henry Nowak murder, with clashes as officers faced demonstrators near Digwa's home.
- The protest featured speakers including far-right activist Tommy Robinson and leaders from UK politics amid sustained chants and flags.
- Police used perspex shields and charged to push back crowds near Portswood police station amid bottles and debris being thrown.
- Henry Nowak’s father condemned the police but urged that his death should not widen division in the community.
- Robinson accused Hampshire police of institutional racism, saying action differed by race in policing.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called the scenes completely unacceptable and urged that Henry Nowak’s death not be used to incite violence.
- The protest drew figures from UK politics and media, with some attendees claiming higher turnout than others estimated.
- The demonstration extended to the area where Digwa was arrested and the murder took place, with police restricting access to the street.
- A police helicopter was reported overhead as tensions rose and demonstrators pelted police with objects.
- Nowak’s supporters demanded accountability for the death and voiced concerns about policing practices in the area.
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