A 44‑year‑old man pleaded guilty to violent disorder and possessing an offensive weapon after threatening police with a makeshift knuckleduster at a protest sparked by the murder of 18‑year‑old Henry Nowak. daniel Frost, who has 25 prior convictions, was remanded in custody and awaits sentencing on Wednesday.

Daniel Frost’s rope‑wrapped ‘knuckle duster’ on Belmont Road

According to the court record, Frost arrived at the protest wearing a camouflaged mask and fashioned a rope with a carabiner into a handheld weapon, telling officers “come and get it.” He later claimed the device was a dog lead, but when asked where his dog was, he replied with a profane refusal. The incident unfolded on Belmont Road, where Frost was observved walking with the rope still around his neck.

Violent actions described as a “big party” by the defendant

Frost admitted to launching two plastic chairs and a bin toward police, though none struck an officer. In his police interview, he dismissed the chaos as a “big party” and denied throwing the objects, insisting he merely dragged them.. The court heard he repeatedly called the interviewing officer a “gaslighting bitch,” underscoring his aggressive demeanor.

Protest context: body‑cam footage and far‑right mobilisation

The protest followed the release of body‑camera video showing police handcuffing Nowak after his killer falsely accused him of a racist attack. The demonstration attracted local residents and outsiders summoned via social‑media calls from far‑right influencers, leading to heightened tensions and projectile attacks such as bricks,chairs, and bins.

Frost’s extensive criminal history raises sentencing questions

Frost’s record includes four public‑disorder offences, possession of a blade, burglary, robbery and grievous bodily harm, as well as a prior six‑year prison term. As reported, the judge will consider this pattern when determining his upcoming sentence.

Unresolved issue : the role of far‑right organisers in the protest

The source notes that far‑right influencers called participants to the scene, but it remains unclear how many attendees were directly coordinated by these accounts and what legal responsibility, if any, they bear for the ensuing disorder .