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Sikh leaders call for harmony in wake of Nowak unrest
Key takeaways
- Multiple police officers were left injured following clashes with demonstrators on Tuesday evening near the home of Nowak's killer, Vickrum Digwa, in the Portswood area.
- The Council of Southampton Gurdwaras - which represents the city's Sikh community - condemned Digwa's actions but said violence on the streets should never be tolerated.
- The 23-year-old was jailed for life with a minimum 21-year term on Monday.
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Stuart Rust,South of Englandand Frankie Peck,in Southampton BBCPritheepal Singh, from the Council of Southampton Gurdwaras, said the community stood firmly with the family of Henry Nowak Leaders in Southampton's Sikh community have called for "peace and harmony" following violent protests over the murder of Henry Nowak.
Multiple police officers were left injured following clashes with demonstrators on Tuesday evening near the home of Nowak's killer, Vickrum Digwa, in the Portswood area.
The Council of Southampton Gurdwaras - which represents the city's Sikh community - condemned Digwa's actions but said violence on the streets should never be tolerated.
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