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Guardian UK·3h ago·🇬🇧United Kingdom·Politics

Far-right leaders attend violent protest in Southampton

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Some of those who attended a protest in Southampton on Tuesday night were ordinary members of the public, appalled at the killing of Henry Nowak and his treatment at the hands of the police – who handcuffed him after a false accusation of racism by his killer, Vickrum Digwa.

But the protest, which turned violent, was also attended by several far-right leaders, anti-immigrant influencers and known fascists. Eleven police officers and a police dog were injured as protesters threw bricks and bins at riot officers. Two people have been arrested. While the violence occurred after many of the speakers at the protest had left, some leading figures could be seen in clashes with riot police.

There have been concerns from community leaders that far-right groups bused people into area. Many leading rightwing extremists made angry speeches at the protest, which was organised by Southampton Patriots, and was backed by Turning Point UK and Patriots of Britain.

Here are some of those who attended.

This article was originally published by Guardian UK.

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