Further man charged after violence at Nowak protest

Further man charged after violence at Nowak protest 10 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Indy Almroth-Wright South of England Reuters Twelve police officers and a police dog were injured during protests on 2 June A man has been charged after violence at protests in Southampton over the murder of student Henry Nowak. They came after police bodycam footage was released showing 18-year-old Nowak being placed in handcuffs after he had been stabbed by Vickrum Digwa, 23, who was jailed for his murder. . Ryan Atkinson, 36, of Southampton has been charged with violent disorder. He is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court later. A crowd initially took part in a demonstration at the city centre police station on 2 June before gathering near the family home of Digwa. Violence broke out with 12 police officers and a police dog injured as missiles including wheelie bins and chairs were thrown. Hampshire police said it brings the total of protesters charged so far to 22. A total of 12 people have been sentenced for their parts in the disorder . Nowak's family condemned the violent scenes in Southampton. The 18-year-old, from Chafford Hundred in Essex, was fatally stabbed in Southampton in December by Digwa, who falsely claimed he had been racially abused. Nowak was a first-year accountancy and finance student at the University of Southampton. Related internet links HM Courts & Tribunals Service Hampshire & Isle of Wight Chafford Hundred Southampton Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police