Elon Musk and America’s Far Right Stoke Anger Over Murder of UK Teen
Protests erupted in the UK following the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, with influential far-right figures attempting to exploit the situation. The protests turned violent as demonstrators clashed with police, fueled by claims of antiwhite racism. Elon Musk and other far-right personalities have been criticized for their roles in stoking tensions surrounding the incident.
- ▪Henry Nowak was murdered in December 2025, and his killer, Vickrum Digwa, was sentenced to life in prison.
- ▪Protests outside Southampton Central Police Station escalated into violence, with police being attacked and arrests made.
- ▪Elon Musk and other far-right figures have been accused of hijacking the tragedy to promote a racist agenda.
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David GilbertPoliticsJun 3, 2026 2:29 PMElon Musk and America’s Far Right Stoke Anger Over Murder of UK TeenInfluential figures, including Nick Fuentes, have been accused of “hijacking” the murder of Henry Nowak to push a racist agenda.Photograph: Finnbarr Webster/Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyProtests over the December murder of an 18-year-old descended into violence in the UK on Tuesday, as influential figures on America’s far right sought to exploit the situation to claim it was evidence of widespread antiwhite racism.Police were attacked with rocks and flares outside Southampton Central Police Station and arrests were made after hundreds gathered in anger over the release of bodycam footage showing Henry Nowak being handcuffed…
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