UK government condemns violence at protest over teen's stabbing death
The UK government has condemned the violence that erupted during a protest over the stabbing death of teenager Henry Nowak. Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood criticized activists for using the tragedy to incite disorder, while the victim's family urged for unity rather than division. The incident has sparked debates about policing, knife crime, and alleged biases in the justice system.
- ▪Henry Nowak was stabbed to death in December 2025, leading to protests in Southampton.
- ▪Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood labeled the violence at the protest as 'completely unacceptable.'
- ▪Vickrum Digwa, Nowak's killer, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onUK government condemns violence at protest over teen's stabbing deathBritain’s interior minister accuses activists of hijacking a tragedy to stir up violence after police were attacked at a protest over a teenager's deathByJILL LAWLESS Associated PressJune 3, 2026, 4:36 AM0:59In this image taken from PA Video, police and protestors clash during a protest following the death of Henry Nowak, a 18-year-old student stabbed to death with a Sikh kirpan ceremonial by Vickrum Digwa, in Southampton, England, Tuesday June 2, 2026.
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