Noah Etherington

Noah Etherington has been involved in public criminal proceedings in the UK, specifically related to violent disorder during protests in Southampton in June 2026.

Key Facts, Dates, and Court Decisions:

• Charges: Noah Etherington, aged 18 at the time, was charged with violent disorder. These charges stemmed from protests that occurred in Southampton following the murder of Henry Nowak.
• Court Appearances and Plea: He appeared in court and pleaded guilty to violent disorder. At Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, prosecutor Graham Heath stated that Etherington was captured on video footage near the police line, encouraging others and throwing a brick in the direction of police officers. He also had previous convictions in youth court, including for common assault.
• Sentencing: On June 30, 2026, Noah Etherington was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court. He was sent to a young offenders' institution for one year and ten months for his part in the "widespread acts of violence" during the protests. His defense, Bridget O'Hagan, stated that he "got swept up in the emotion of a completely ridiculous incident that got completely out of hand and he bitterly regrets it."
• Context of Protests: The protests erupted after Vickrum Digwa was sentenced to life for murdering 18-year-old Henry Nowak. Anger was further fueled by the release of police body-worn video showing Mr. Nowak being handcuffed moments before he died, after Digwa falsely claimed he was a victim of a racist attack. During the unrest, 12 police officers were injured, parked cars were damaged, and residents were terrorized. Etherington admitted to throwing three missiles at police, one of which appeared to be part of a brick.

This information is publicly available through various news reports and court data.