Two Henry Nowak protesters who launched bins and stones at police during the violent demonstrations were today jailed for a combined four years and two months.'Belligerent' Daniel Frost threatened police to 'come and get it' while armed with a makeshift knuckleduster and launched two chairs and a bin at officers.The 44-year-old father-of-two was part of the 'baying mob' wearing a camouflaged mask, but brazenly told officers to arrest him after the protest in Southampton.Frost boasted that if they did, he 'would be home in four hours'. He said police needed to arrest someone and described an interviewer at the police station as a 'gaslighting b***h'.Reece Robinson, 21, of Havant, admitted throwing stones at the police but claimed that he 'didn't really do much'. Having 'brought shame on his family', he was sentenced to two years in prison today after admitting violent disorder.Frost, from Southampton, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and possessing an offensive weapon and was jailed for two years and four months.He has 25 previous convictions for 55 offences and showed little emotion during the sentencing at Southampton Crown Court. Robinson has no previous convictions or cautions.The violent disorder came after anger erupted following the release of police body-worn video showing 18-year-old student Henry being placed in handcuffs by police moments before he became unconscious and subsequently died. 'Belligerent' Daniel Frost threatened police to 'come and get it' while armed with a makeshift knuckleduster and launched two chairs and a bin at officers Reece Robinson, 21, of Havant, admitted throwing stones at the policeVickrum Digwa, 23, was jailed for life to serve a minimum of 21 years for his murder after falsely claiming that Henry had racially abused him.Today, 12 members of the public, some of whom were in tears, sat in court during the sentencing hearing, including Robinson's father who travelled from Liverpool.Robinson waved at his family as he was taken out.Frost's previous offending included four instances of public disorder, possession of a blade, burglary, robbery and GBH. He previously suffered a six-year prison sentence.It was heard that he lost a tooth during the protests and his missiles did not hit any officers.Siobhan Linsley, prosecuting, said: 'A demonstration was organised which initially convened outside Southampton police station at approximately 6pm. Daniel Frost (left) shouting abuse at police officers during disorder in Southampton last week A rope with a metal carabiner in a plastic bag that was taken from Daniel Frost in Southampton'This demonstration was in relation to the murder of Henry Nowak, the prosecution of which concluded on June 1 with the sentencing at this court of Vickrum Digwa.'In addition to local protesters such as the defendant and the so-called 'Southampton Patriots' group, there were many individuals who had attended from outside the area having been called to attend on social media by far-right influencers such as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.'Footage was shown to the court which showed a speaker shouting: 'Let's go to Portswood!'When opening Frost's case on Monday, Ms Linsley said: 'The defendant can be seen to throw two plastic chairs and a bin towards the line of PSU officers, although none made contact.'The defendant somewhat ostentatiously wraps the rope around his arm and the clip around his hand forming what the observing officers feared to be a handmade knuckle duster. Henry (pictured) was arrested on a Southampton street last December after being attacked Police officers pinned fatally injured Henry to the ground as he gasped 'I've been stabbed''In response to hearing this, the defendant said it was a dog lead but repeatedly invited the officers to come and take it from him.'He then told them that it will take four of them to remove it from him and that if they tried to do so, 'these lot will f*** you right up, come and get it'.'Once crowds finally dispersed after 11pm, the defendant was seen by officers who were still maintaining a police cordon in the area walking down Belmont Road. He was still wearing the same facial covering and the rope was hanging around his neck.'He told officers again that it was a dog lead but when asked where his dog was he told officers to f*** off.'He was extremely belligerent and aggressive towards officers who were asking him why he was in the location and were trying to ascertain if he was present at the earlier disorder. He refused to provide his details unless he was arrested.'He told officers that he had done nothing wrong, that he was happy to be arrested as he would be home on bail within four hours after being given a cup of tea and some food and that they 'needed to arrest someone after today's fun'.'In his police interview, he initially denied being present at the scene of the disorder before describing it as a 'big party'.'He denied throwing the bin and chairs, saying he merely dragged them and that he could do what he wanted. Throughout the interview he was agitated and called the interviewing officer a 'gaslighting b***h'.'Referring to Robinson, Ms Linsley, said: 'He was seen at the disorder on St Denys Road. He was topless with an orange high-vis vest around his neck obscuring his face. He was associated with the defendant Etherington.'He bends down to pick up small stones or pieces of brick and throws them towards the police cordon.'The defendant was arrested at 23:49 on June 3. During the arrest he said he didn't really do much. In his subsequent police interview he made no comment to all questions asked.'Ms Linsley read out a statement on behalf of British Transport Police officer Ruby Stephenson, who was present at the riot, saying: 'I was chased by protesters who were calling us traitors and scum. Vickrum Digwa was given a life sentence with a minimum of 21 years in prison for the murder'I was abused, called names and threatened. I was terrified and I did not think I would make it out of there alive or without serious injuries. I have been a police officer for 12 years and I have never experienced such violence or hatred towards the police.'It was later confirmed that 12 police officers had sustained injuries, two police vehicles sustained damage and one dog had suffered cuts to its leg. One member of the public suffered a broken jaw.Some £400,000 was spent on police deployment and a further £43,000 for accommodation for the officers.Francisca Da Costa, defending Frost, said that he had been on a dog walk in Totton before going for a coffee in Portswood.She added that as his car was stuck, he walked home before walking back in the evening - where he got involved in the protest.Ms Da Costa said: 'He cannot be described as a ring leader. He ran his mouth off at the police and he is upset to hear that a dog has been hurt.'The children need their father. He is a good father.'Bridget O'Hagan, defending Robinson, said: 'He was swept up in the emotion of what was taking place. He made the biggest and most foolish mistake of his lifetime.'Judge William Mousley KC, said: 'It caused severe disruption and a detrimental impact on the community. Individuals who were part of the violent crowd had many opportunities to leave or desist.'The protest was born out of hatred of the police but falls short of being racially motivated. Robinson, you have brought shame on your family and the practicable and emotional suffering on them as a result of your crime.'Frost, I cannot find any factors in favour of suspension. The seriousness of this offence can only be dealt with by immediate custody.'
Two more men are jailed for violent disorder at Henry Nowak protests
Daniel Frost, 44, from Southampton, has been jailed for two years and four months and Reece Robinson, 21, from Havant, has been jailed for two years at Southampton Crown Court.












