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Most people arrested during Henry Nowak protests had been reported for domestic abuse

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Hampshire police data shows that 59% of those arrested during protests after the sentencing of Henry Nowak's murderer had prior domestic abuse reports. The protests followed the life sentence of Vickrum Digwa for murdering Henry Nowak. The data was obtained via freedom of information requests. This finding highlights the composition of the individuals involved in the protests.

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Vickrum Digwa was jailed for life for murdering Henry Nowak.

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Most people arrested during violent protests after the sentencing of Henry Nowak's murderer had previously been reported to the police for domestic abuse.

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  • Data obtained under freedom of information laws.
  • Sentencing of Vickrum Digwa to life in prison.

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<p>Exclusive: Hampshire police data reveals 22 of 37 detained had been accused or convicted of intimate partner violence</p><p>Most people arrested during violent protests after the sentencing of Henry Nowak’s murderer had previously been reported to the police for domestic abuse, the Guardian can disclose.</p><p>Data released by Hampshire police under freedom of information laws shows that 22 of…

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Most people arrested during violent protests after the sentencing of Henry Nowak's murderer had previously been reported to the police for domestic abuse.

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22 of 37 people (59%) detained in Southampton after Vickrum Digwa was jailed for life have been reported for crimes associated with intimate partner violence.

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Vickrum Digwa was jailed for life for murdering Henry Nowak.

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The data was released by Hampshire police under freedom of information laws.

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