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Six more charged after Southampton riots over Henry Nowak murder

The Guardian UK Saturday 06 June 2026, 11:05 UTC By Sammy Gecsoyler 1 min read
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Total number charged rises to 11 after protests that broke out following sentencing of man for murder of 18-year-oldSix more people have been charged with violent disorder in Southampton after riots broke out following the sentencing of a man for the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak. It brings the total number of people charged after disorder in the city to 11. Kevin Reeves, 31, of Portswood Road, Southampton; Andrew Riddett, 38, of Seacombe Green, Southampton; Harry Varney, 34, of...

Total number charged rises to 11 after protests that broke out following sentencing of man for murder of 18-year-old

Six more people have been charged with violent disorder in Southampton after riots broke out following the sentencing of a man for the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak.

It brings the total number of people charged after disorder in the city to 11. Kevin Reeves, 31, of Portswood Road, Southampton; Andrew Riddett, 38, of Seacombe Green, Southampton; Harry Varney, 34, of Briarswood, Southampton; Taylor Grundy, 22, of Pavillion Way, Gosport; and Dillon Crawford, 29, of Wilton Avenue, Southampton, were charged with violent disorder, Hampshire constabulary said.

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Southampton (LOCATION) Henry Nowak (PERSON) Kevin Reeves (PERSON) Portswood Road (LOCATION) Andrew Riddett (PERSON) Seacombe Green (PERSON) Harry Varney (PERSON) Briarswood (LOCATION) Taylor Grundy (PERSON) Pavillion Way (ORG) Gosport (LOCATION) Dillon Crawford (PERSON) Wilton Avenue (LOCATION) Hampshire (LOCATION)
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