Man filmed throwing chair at police during Henry Nowak protest admits violent disorder

10 Jun 2026 • 2:01 AM MYT
The Independent
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Man filmed throwing chair at police during Henry Nowak protest admits violent disorder

A man filmed throwing objects at police during protests in Southampton following the murder of Henry Nowak has pleaded guilty to violent disorder.

Demonstrations occurred in the Portswood area of the city on 2 June, with around 1,000 protesters initially convening outside Southampton Police Station.

A smaller group then moved onto Belmont Road, where Mr Nowak was killed. 11 officers and one police dog were injured during the disorder.

Bodycam video played in court shows Daniel Frost, wearing a face covering as he threw chairs from a garden into the road in front of the officers.

Frost, 44, of Northam Road, Southampton, has pleaded guilty to violent disorder and possessing a dog lead with a metal carabiner attached.

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