Bodycam Footage Triggers Violent Protests in Southampton

Hampshire police released bodycam footage on June 2, 2026, from the arrest of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, a stabbing victim. The release sparked two nights of violent protests in Southampton, injuring 11 officers and a police dog. The footage showed police initially disbelieving Nowak's account of being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa, 23. The incident has fueled public anger over how police handled the case, though full details remain undisclosed.