Man admits violent disorder after Henry Nowak death to become 34th person facing court action

Items were thrown at police during the disorder

A total of 34 people have been charged as part of an investigation into disorder after police came under attack during protests in response to the death of student Henry Nowak.

Eleven Hampshire police officers and a police dog were injured as missiles including wheelie bins, bricks and chairs were thrown on Tuesday (June 2) in Southampton.

Police and protestors clashing in Southampton during a protest after the death of Henry Nowak (Jamie Lashmar/PA)placeholder image
Police and protestors clashing in Southampton during a protest after the death of Henry Nowak (Jamie Lashmar/PA)

On 23 July, 46-year-old Peter Black, of Waterhouse Lane in Southampton, was arrested and subsequently charged with violent disorder.

Appearing at Southampton Magistrates’ court on 24 July he admitted the offence. He was remanded in custody to appear at Southampton Crown Court for sentencing on 14 August.

Taylor Grundy, 22, of Gosport, was among those previously charged who has admitted violent disorder.

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