UMVA has learned that chaos erupted on the streets of Southampton when a far-right protest turned violent, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake. The demonstration, sparked by the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, quickly descended into rioting, with bricks and even an electric scooter thrown at police officers.
The violent scenes unfolded near the location where Henry Nowak died, with protesters confronting riot police and chanting 'fking scum' at officers. The protesters, some draped in Union Flags, hurled debris and flares at police, who responded with shields and riot gear.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that 11 officers and one police dog were injured in the clashes with protesters. The violence came despite Henry's father, Mark, urging calm and restraint, saying he didn't want his son's death to be used to create 'hatred or tension'.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that far-right activists, including Tommy Robinson, had been actively organizing demonstrations and vigils following the murder trial of Henry Nowak. Robinson, whose real name is Steve Yaxley Lennon, addressed the crowd, claiming that the police were part of a system where the 'rights and privileges of white people matter less than those of ethnic minorities'.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage accused police of being part of a system where the 'rights and privileges of white people matter less than those of ethnic minorities'. He claimed Henry had been 'treated in a way that meant an accusation of a racial slur was treated more seriously than an act of murder'.
The protests had been organized under the banner of 'Justice for Henry', but quickly turned violent, with protesters breaking into side streets and clashing with police. The violence has sparked widespread condemnation, including from Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, who described the scenes as 'completely unacceptable'.
UMVA has gathered that Henry Nowak was stabbed to death by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025, following a brief interaction. Digwa repeatedly lied, saying he had been the victim of a racist attack, leading to Henry being arrested and eventually dying from his injuries.
The sentencing judge described Henry as a 'much-loved, kind, hard-working and ambitious young man, devoted to his family and with a bright future'. He condemned Digwa's actions as 'murderous' and 'racist', and sentenced him to life in prison with a minimum term of 20 years and 190 days.
The case has sparked a national conversation about racial tension and police brutality, with many calling for greater accountability and transparency in the justice system.
