Summary

  • Five men involved in violent protests in Southampton on 2 June over the murder of student Henry Nowak are being sentenced at the city's crown court

  • Daniel Frost, 44, of Southampton, has been jailed for two years and four months and Reece Robinson, 21, of Havant, was jailed for two years after they both admitted violent disorder

  • Kevin Reeves, 31, has also pleaded guilty to violent disorder and will be sentenced on 30 June

  • Judge William Mousley KC said the disorder was a "hate crime" which had left a legacy of "heightened anxiety", a policing bill approaching £450,000 and the "diversion of scarce public resources away from core services"

  • It comes after two men became the first to be sentenced on Tuesday for their parts in the disorder, with both receiving jail terms

  • The protest happened after police bodycam footage was released showing 18-year-old Nowak handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa

  • Digwa, 23, who was jailed for life with a minimum term of 21 years, had falsely claimed he was the victim of a racist attack, leading officers to arrest Nowak instead

  1. 'Get them out' chanted by protesterspublished at 14:31 BST

    Prosecutor Siobhan Linsley is giving the same general description of the protest that she did when two other men were sentenced this morning.

    Once again, video is played in court of a protest at Southampton Central Police Station and later violence two miles away in Belmont Road and St Denys Road, close to where Henry Nowak was murdered.

    For the first time, audio of the protest is played. Protesters at the police station can be heard chanting: "Get them out."

  2. Defendants enter the dockpublished at 14:15 BST

    The final three defendants, who have all pleaded guilty to violent disorder, enter the dock.

    Andrew Summerhayes has also admitted two counts of possessing an offensive weapon - namely a wheelie bin and a traffic cone.

    The trio look around the courtroom, there is a loud knock at a rear door and the judge enters.

    An officer wearing riot gear stands behind a commercial bin which is on fire. Behind him are a row of riot vans and in front of the bin are other officers wearing riot gear in a rowImage source, Getty Images
  3. Three more sentences due this afternoonpublished at 14:09 BST

    Back at Southampton Crown Court, we're expecting these three cases to be dealt with this afternoon.

    • Taylor Grundy, 22, of Pavillion Way, Gosport - violent disorder
    • Andrew Summerhayes, 38, of Banning Street, Romsey - violent disorder and two counts of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place
    • Dillon Crawford, 29, of Wilton Avenue, Southampton - violent disorder
  4. Family's condemnation of violencepublished at 13:50 BST

    Following Digwa's sentencing, Henry Nowak's father Mark called for a "full, fearless and transparent" investigation into the police response.

    But he also urged people not to use his son's death to create division.

    A man with short hair and glasses, wearing a blue suit is in the foreground, standing next to a young woman with long dark hair and a woman dressed in white with long blonde hair. Both women are upset. There are microphones in front of the trio and a court motif on a wall behind them

    "We do not want his death to be used to create further division, hatred or tension," he said.

    After the events in Southampton on 2 June, the Nowak family condemned the disorder, with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones saying they had told her they did not support protests or unrest.

  5. Police watchdog to inspect Hampshire forcepublished at 13:35 BST

    Nikki Mitchell
    Home Affairs Correspondent, BBC South

    Away from Southampton Crown Court, the independent police watchdog has announced it will inspect Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary following the murder of Henry Nowak.

    Last week, Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones asked His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) to conduct an urgent inspection.

    Jones said she had "grave concerns" officers arrived at the scene of the student's stabbing "without adequate information".

    The inspectorate confirmed today it had "agreed in principle" to her request.

    Donna Jones standing in a street. She has long blonde hair and is wearing a green jacket with a black top.Image source, Hampshire & Isle of Wight PCC
  6. Court adjourns after fifth defendantpublished at 13:08 BST

    Today's fifth defendant, Andrew Riddett, appears in court on a charge of violent disorder.

    A mental health report is ordered to decide on his fitness to plead.

    The 38-year-old, of Seacombe Green, Southampton, who is in custody, is asked to return to court on 4 September.

    The court is now adjourned until 14:00 BST, when three further protesters are due to be sentenced.

    They are Taylor Grundy, 22, of Pavillion Way, Gosport, Andrew Summerhayes, 38, of Banning Street, Romsey, and Dillon Crawford, 29, of Wilton Avenue, Southampton.

  7. Images of jailed protesters releasedpublished at 13:01 BST

    Daniel Frost and Reece RobinsonImage source, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
    Image caption,

    Daniel Frost (left) and Reece Robinson were both jailed at Southampton Crown Court earlier

    Daniel Frost, who was jailed for two years and four months, and Reece Robinson, who was jailed for two years, can be seen here in custody photos just released by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.

    They join Connor Bishop, who was sentenced to two years and eight months, and Leon O'Leary, who jailed for three years and one month, on Tuesday.

    All four admitted violent disorder.

    Connor Bishop and Leon O'LearyImage source, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
    Image caption,

    Connor Bishop (left) and Leon O'Leary were the first people to be sentenced for their part in the disorder

  8. Another protester pleads guilty to violent disorderpublished at 12:47 BST
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    Kevin Reeves is the fourth defendant to be called into Courtroom 5.

    The 31-year-old, of Portswood Road, Southampton, is charged with violent disorder and immediately pleads guilty.

    "The protest went past his house, he was asked by a housemate to join but effectively was swept up in the situation as it unfolded," defence barrister Juliet Osborne says.

    She says her client is "heavily convicted" although his most recent conviction was in 2017.

    Reeves was previously in foster care, was adopted at the age of four and "can only be described as a difficult child", she tells the court.

    Judge Mousley refuses the barrister's application for a pre-sentence report and adjourns sentencing to 30 June.

    ProtestImage source, PA Media
  9. Sentencing for teenager adjournedpublished at 12:37 BST

    Judge Mousley adjourns Noah Etherington's case, ordering a pre-sentence report.

    Defence solicitor Bridget O'Hagan tells the court the teenager is "known to the criminal justice service".

    He will be sentenced on 30 June, the judge says, as the brief hearing ends.

  10. Teenage defendant called into courtpublished at 12:33 BST

    Noah Etherington, 18, is the third defendant to be called into court.

    The teenager, of Rowbury Road, Havant, has previously pleaded guilty to a single charge of violent disorder.

    He enters the dock wearing a grey tracksuit. Five family members or friends are in the public gallery.

  11. Both protesters jailed for violent disorderpublished at 12:25 BST
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    Daniel Frost is jailed for two years and four months. He looks blankly at the judge and waves at the public gallery before being led from the dock.

    Reece Robinson is jailed for two years. He looks down at the ground throughout the judge's address to him and also waves as he is led away.

    A woman weeps in the public gallery before the court is cleared.

  12. 'You have brought shame on your family'published at 12:22 BST

    Reece Robinson was at the front of the crowd, close to the police cordon, the judge says.

    The second defendant picked up two stones or bricks and threw them at officers, Judge Mousley continues.

    "You have brought shame on your family," he tells Robinson.

  13. Protest was 'today's fun' and a 'big party'published at 12:21 BST

    Turning to Daniel Frost, the judge says "you remained at the front of the threatening group" and remained "belligerent" even after the disorder dispersed.

    He says the father of two filmed and taunted the police, telling the crowd it was "time to take the streets".

    The judge said Frost threw two chairs and a bin into the road and carried a dog lead which had been adapted to use as an offensive weapon.

    Afterwards, the defendant referred to the incident as "today's fun" and a "big party".

  14. Violence was hate crime, says judgepublished at 12:16 BST

    "This violence was hate crime, borne out of hatred of the police and in some cases racist views," Judge Mousley adds.

    He says the violence was targeted towards police officers, putting the offences in the most serious category for sentencing.

    The judge adds that protesters had every opportunity to leave the scene.

  15. Aerial footage shows protesters confronting policepublished at 12:14 BST

    The Crown Prosecution Service has just released footage shown in court.

    The aerial video shows protesters in the Portswood area of Southampton meeting a line of police officers.

  16. Judge begins sentencing remarkspublished at 12:12 BST

    Judge William Mousley KC is the same judge who sentenced Vickrum Digwa on 1 June for the murder of Henry Nowak.

    He tells the court the "mob" attacked police, injured bystanders and damaged at least 10 people's property.

    The judge says the incident has left a legacy of "heightened anxiety", a policing bill approaching £450,000 and the "diversion of scarce public resources away from core services".

  17. Sentences to be passed at middaypublished at 11:55 BST

    Judge William Mousley KC tells the court he will pass sentences on Frost and Robinson at 12:00.

    They are the first of eight defendants who are due to appear in Courtroom 5 following the protest on 2 June. Six are due to be sentenced and two are set to enter pleas.

    The public gallery empties. Some of those leaving wear concerned expressions.

    A line of officers wearing riot gear are standing in front of a riot van. Protesters are throwing large chunks of gravel which can be seen flying through the airImage source, Reuters
  18. 'Biggest mistake he will ever make in his life'published at 11:49 BST

    Reece Robinson's defence lawyer says he has a "completely clear record, not even a parking ticket".

    Solicitor Bridget O'Hagan tells the court the 21-year-old's behaviour was "totally out of character".

    His involvement was out of "pure curiosity" and "the biggest mistake he will ever make in his life".

    He wrapped a hi-vis top around his face to protect himself from red smoke, O'Hagan adds.

    "He is fully aware of the disappointment he has caused his family... he has let his parents down and he has let his girlfriend down," the solicitor continues.

  19. Defendant caught on video throwing chairs from a gardenpublished at 11:47 BST

    The prosecutor turns to the involvement of Daniel Frost and Reece Robinson, who are in the dock.

    Both have already pleaded guilty to violent disorder.

    Father-of-two Frost, originally from Cornwall, has also admitted possessing a dog lead with a metal carabiner as an offensive weapon.

    Previously, the court heard Frost was visible in police body-worn video throwing chairs from a garden into the road.

    His defence barrister says he went to Belmont Road to retrieve his car after the protest had already started.

    "Mr Frost accepts using deeply unpleasant language" but cannot be described as a ringleader, the barrister says.

    The dog lead was not used and caused no injuries, she adds.

    Frost went to hospital after the protest and had a tooth removed by a surgeon, apparently after being injured by police, the barrister says.

    The former roofer now walks with a stick after previously falling three storeys, ending up in a coma and breaking several bones, the court is told.

  20. Policing operation cost £443,000, court hearspublished at 11:30 BST

    Prosecutor Siobhan Linsley continues to list effects of the disorder.

    She says the policing operation cost £443,000 and involved officers from forces outside Hampshire, including Kent, London and Dorset.

    A valet parking business had numerous cars damaged and the insurance position is uncertain, she tells the court.

    One member of the public who was attending the incident but not participating suffered a broken jaw, the judge is told.