Man admits throwing bins at police during Southampton protest

He is one of two men appearing at Southampton Magistrates Court today following violent protests in the wake of the sentencing of Henry Nowak's murderer.

Daniel Frost, 44, of Northam Road, Southampton, admitted to violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon, a dog lead with a metal carabiner.

Nola Bond, prosecuting, told the court that Frost had thrown two dustbins and a chair at police.

He then took a dog lead attached to a carabiner out of his pocket, wrapped it around his hand and taunted the police by telling them to come and take it from him.

Ms Bond added that dad-of-two Frost had previously received 25 convictions for 55 offences, including an offence against the person in 2001, four public disorder offences between 2006 and 2011, offences of failing to surrender in 1999 and 2008, possession of a bladed article in 2009 and threatening and abusive behaviour in 2010 and 2011.

Oliver O'Connor, mitigating for Frost, said that his client is "ashamed" of his behaviour, and it was "one of the biggest regrets of his life".

He added that Frost is concerned for the well-being of his dog and what will happen to his family.

Mr O'Connor asked his client, who lives alone, be granted bail to make arrangements, which District Judge Anthony Callaway denied.

Frost was remanded in custody and will next appear at Southampton Crown Court on July 16.

Protests in Southampton followed the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa for the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak.

These protests were fuelled by concerns over the police response on the night of the incident.

The unrest began outside Southampton Central Police Station and later spread towards Portswood, turning violent during a demonstration over Hampshire Police’s handling of the Henry Nowak murder case.