Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHampshire Constabulary's chief constable, Alexis Boon, has issued a warning that anyone targeting his officers and their families with threats could face prosecution. Mr Boon revealed his force is dealing with an "incredible" level of abuse, which has escalated online and during recent disorder in Southampton following the sentencing for Henry Nowak's murder. He stated that these "threats and violence" are being used to "forward their agenda" by exploiting the "appalling tragedy" of Mr Nowak's death. The chief constable praised his officers' "brave" handling of the disorder in the Portswood area, which led to two arrests, with further arrests expected as investigations continue. Mr Boon dismissed allegations of "two-tier policing" and acknowledged the ongoing Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into the handling of the incident involving Mr Nowak, expressing understanding for the family's distress. In fullChief constable warns online abusers targeting officers and families face prosecution amid Henry Nowak caseThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
‘Threaten police and you could be arrested’, warns chief constable
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHampshire Constabulary's chief constable, Alexis Boon, has issued a warning that anyone targeting his officers and their families with threats could face prosecution. Mr Boon revealed his force is dealing with an "incredible" level of abuse, which has escalated online and during recent disorder in Southampton following the sentencing for Henry Nowak's murder. He stated that these "threats and violence" are being used to "forward their agenda" by exploiting the "appalling tragedy" of Mr Nowak's death. The chief constable praised his officers' "brave" handling of the disorder in the Portswood area, which led to two arrests, with further arrests expected as investigations continue. Mr Boon dismissed allegations of "two-tier policing" and acknowledged the ongoing Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into the handling of the incident involving Mr Nowak, expressing understanding for the family's distress. In fullChief constable warns online abusers targeting officers and families face prosecution amid Henry Nowak caseThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
