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Officers injured in Southampton protests following teen's death
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Officers injured in Southampton protests following teen's death

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Eleven police officers and a police dog were injured during clashes with demonstrators in Southampton, UK.
  • The protests erupted following the release of a video showing the arrest of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who died shortly after being stabbed.
  • During his arrest, Nowak stated he could not breathe, to which an officer responded dismissively, a moment captured on bodycam footage.

Clashes between police and demonstrators in Southampton, UK, resulted in injuries to eleven police officers and a police dog on Tuesday evening. The confrontations occurred during protests sparked by the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak.

Nowak died after being stabbed, and a video released Tuesday captured his arrest. In the footage, Nowak, while being detained and in distress, can be heard saying he cannot breathe. An officer's response, "I don't think you are, mate," has drawn significant criticism.

I don't think you are, mate.

— Police officerOfficer's response to Henry Nowak stating he could not breathe during his arrest, as captured on bodycam footage.

The protests involved over 1000 demonstrators. The unrest follows the sentencing of 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa to life in prison for Nowak's murder. Digwa had reportedly claimed he was a victim of a racist attack during his altercation with Nowak.

The incident highlights deep-seated tensions and raises questions about police conduct during arrests, particularly in light of the bodycam footage showing the exchange between the dying teenager and the officer.

I can't breathe and I've been stabbed.

— Henry NowakDying words of Henry Nowak during his arrest, captured on bodycam footage.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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