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Ahead of the protest, Hampshire Police released the following statement.

They said: “We know there has been significant commentary following the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa yesterday afternoon and we recognize the desire for answers regarding the police response that night.

“However, we cannot accept the significant spread of misinformation online by those who wish to cause further fear and division by issuing threats to officers and sharing names that are simply untrue.

“A police officer unrelated to this case was misidentified online and subjected to death threats.

“The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is continuing its independent investigation into our response on the night in question, following our self-referral the following day.

“We ask people to avoid harmful speculation online as this progresses.”