Two men have been charged following violent protests over the murder of teenager Henry Nowak in the UK.
Hundreds of protesters clashed with police Tuesday in Southampton, hurling bricks and bins while chanting "Henry, Henry." Hampshire Police said 11 officers and one police dog were injured. The violence erupted after bodycam footage of Nowak's final moments was released.
Nowak, 18, was stabbed multiple times by Vickrum Digwa, a 23-year-old Sikh man, in December. Digwa was found guilty of murder and sentenced Monday to life with a minimum of 21 years. The case drew national attention after Digwa falsely claimed he was the victim of a racist attack, leading officers to handcuff Nowak as he lay dying. Bodycam footage shows Nowak telling police, "I can't breathe," with an officer replying, "Don't think you have, mate." The force has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
The Crown Prosecution Service charged Matt Styler, 50, with assaulting a police officer, and Daniel Frost, 44, with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon. Far-right activist Tommy Robinson attended a rally, calling for the officers to face prison time.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized Reform party leader Nigel Farage for urging "pure cold rage" in response, calling it an exploitation of tragedy.