How the murder of Henry Nowak is being exploited by the far right - The Latest
The murder of student Henry Nowak has led to violent unrest in Southampton. Community leaders are urging calm as there are concerns that his death may be exploited to incite racial tensions against minority ethnic groups. The situation highlights the ongoing issues of knife crime and far-right extremism in the UK.
- ▪Henry Nowak's murder has sparked violent disorder in Southampton.
- ▪Politicians and community leaders are calling for calm in the wake of the unrest.
- ▪There are fears that Nowak's death will be used to fuel racial resentment against minority ethnic Britons.
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11:17Today in Focus: The LatestUK newsHow the murder of Henry Nowak is being exploited by the far right - The LatestThere has been violent disorder on the streets of Southampton sparked by the murder of student Henry Nowak. Politicians and community leaders have called for calm amid fears that Nowak’s death will be used to whip up racial resentment against minority ethnic Britons. Lucy Hough speaks to community affairs correspondent Aamna Mohdin. Presented by Lucy Hough with Aamna Mohdin ; produced by Bryony Moore ; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin ; executive producer Zoe HitchWed 3 Jun 2026 12.57 EDTLast modified on Wed 3 Jun 2026 12.59 EDTShareExplore more on these topicsUK newsToday in Focus: The LatestSouthamptonKnife crimeThe far right
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