Man Admits Violent Disorder in Southampton After Nowak Murder Sentencing

Daniel Frost Admits Throwing Bins at Police and Matt Styler Pleads Not Guilty to Assaulting Officer

Man Admits Violent Disorder in Southampton After Nowak Murder Sentencing

TL;DR

  • Daniel Frost, 44, admitted violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon.
  • Frost threw dustbins and a chair at police officers during a protest in Southampton.
  • He also fashioned a makeshift knuckle duster from a dog lead and carabiner.
  • Eleven police officers were injured during the disorder.
  • Matt Styler, 50, pleaded not guilty to kicking a police sergeant.
  • The disorder occurred after the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa for the murder of Henry Nowak.
  • An inquest will be held to examine the actions of police officers present when Henry Nowak died.
  • The Independent Office for Police Conduct urged the public to stop speculating about Nowak's death.
  • Nowak's father condemned the treatment of his son by police but urged against further division.