Henry Nowak protests: ‘Rioters smashed cars as our kids slept upstairs – we were terrified’
Residents of Southampton experienced chaos and fear during a protest following the murder of Henry Nowak. The unrest escalated into a riot, with demonstrators clashing with police and damaging property. Local families, including those with children, were left terrified as violence erupted in their neighborhood.
- ▪Sophie Martin's family had their cars vandalized while her children slept inside during the unrest.
- ▪Henry Nowak was fatally stabbed, and his killer received a life sentence for the crime.
- ▪The protest turned into a riot, with demonstrators throwing objects at police and injuring several officers.
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NewsUKCrimeOn the groundHenry Nowak protests: ‘Rioters smashed cars as our kids slept upstairs – we were terrified’After violent disorder broke out in Southampton in response to the murder of Henry Nowak, residents tell Dan Haygarth of the terror and chaos that unfolded around themWednesday 03 June 2026 18:14 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2988907","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/henry-nowak-southampton-protests-riot-disorder-b2988907.html","title":"Henry Nowak protests: ‘Rioters smashed cars as our kids slept…
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