Men Sentenced for Violence at Southampton Protest
Two men have been sentenced for their involvement in a violent protest in Southampton that followed the murder of Henry Nowak.
Connor Bishop, aged 24, received a sentence of two years and eight months, while Leon O'Leary, aged 41, was sentenced to three years. Both men had previously pleaded guilty to violent disorder.
They are the first individuals to be sentenced after the disturbances on Tuesday night, which resulted in injuries to 11 police officers and a police dog. During the protest, missiles such as wheelie bins and chairs were thrown.
The protest occurred after police bodycam footage was released, showing 18-year-old Nowak handcuffed and lying dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa, 23. Digwa was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years.
In addition to Bishop and O'Leary, nineteen other individuals have been charged in connection with the disorder.
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