Man who threw bottle at police during protest released on bail

A teenager charged with violent disorder after rioting broke out at a Southampton protest has been released on bail – but has been banned from going to protests.

Callum Cool, who threw a bottle at police during the violence on June 2, must not attend any protest or gathering with more than ten people while on bail before his sentencing at the end of the month.

Appearing at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning, Cool saw his case adjourned until June 29, when he will be sentenced at the city’s crown court.

Cool, 18, of Robinia Green, Southampton, pleaded guilty to violent disorder during the hearing.

Varun Chuni, prosecuting, said the defendant threw a bottle at a police line during the disturbances that broke out on June 2.

Clare Rose, for Cool, described the defendant as an “incredibly bright young man” who lived locally with his family.

She added that Cool was only 17 at the time he committed the offence, adding that he had no previous convictions.

She said Cool had spent three days in custody, adding: “This has been a taste of what might lie ahead for him.”

District Judge Robinson released him on conditional bail, saying he must live and sleep at his home address and comply with an electronically monitored curfew between 6pm and 1am.

Cool was also ordered not to attend any protest or gathering involving more than ten people.

The demonstration, which involved 1,000 people, started outside Southampton Central Police Station before hundreds moved on to the Portswood area where student Henry Nowak was fatally stabbed last December.

Anger erupted after police body-worn video was released showing Mr Nowak being placed in handcuffs moments before he became unconscious and subsequently died.

Vickrum Digwa, 23, who lived in a nearby road with his family, was jailed for life to serve a minimum of 21 years for his murder.

Daily Echo