Two men have been charged following disorder in Southampton after the sentencing of Henry Nowak's murderer.
Charges Filed
Matt Styler, 50, has been charged with assaulting a police officer. Daniel Frost, 44, faces charges of violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon. The events took place in the city on Tuesday evening.
The pair are scheduled to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
Prosecutor's Statement
Sophie Stevens, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS Wessex, said: 'We have decided to prosecute Matt Styler with assault of an emergency worker. Later our out of hours team CPS Direct also directed that Daniel Frost was charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon – this followed an investigation into alleged offending following protests held in Southampton on Tuesday evening.'
'Our prosecutors have worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to court and that it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings.'
'We have worked closely with Hampshire Police as it has carried out its investigation.'
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