Four more men have pleaded guilty to violent disorder after clashes between police and protesters in Southampton earlier this week, as three British men admitted killing a Canadian restaurant owner in a row over an unpaid bill.
The Southampton demonstrations followed the conviction of Vickrum Digwa for the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak. The case continues to trigger political rows, with Downing Street hitting out at those it says are “seeking to stir up division” after US Vice President JD Vance blamed the murder on mass migration.
“Four more men plead guilty to violent disorder after Southampton clashes; three British men admit killing Canadian restaurant owner.”
In a separate development, three men from Manchester have pleaded guilty in a Canadian court over the death of Sharif Rahman, manager of The Curry House restaurant in Owen Sound, Ontario. Rahman died in hospital a week after being struck outside the restaurant in August 2023 following a dispute over an unpaid bill.
Robert Evans, 25, pleaded guilty to manslaughter. His father, Robert Busby Evans, 47, and uncle, Barry Evans, 54, each admitted being an accessory after the fact and were sentenced to 21 months in jail.
Barry Evans drove his nephew 40 miles away after the assault, telling him to “run, run” before letting him into his car. Robert Busby Evans booked his son a one-way flight back to the UK. The men were extradited from Scotland after hearings in Edinburgh Sheriff Court last October.
During the first hearing, defence agent Sarah Loosemore said Robert Busby Evans had decided “it would be appropriate for these matters to be dealt with under the Canadian justice system”. Sheriff Julius Komorowski confirmed the consent was irrevocable, telling him: “I’m told you’ve consented to extradition. That is something you cannot change your mind about, you cannot take that back. There will be no further court hearings, there will be no appeal.” Similar confirmations were made with the other two men.