Henry Nowak

Henry Nowak

Murdered British student

On 3 December 2025, Henry Nowak, an 18‑year‑old university student, was murdered by Vickrum Singh Digwa, a 23-year-old British Sikh, in Southampton, England. Police bodycam footage showing officers arresting Nowak as he lay dying from stab wounds sparked public outrage, parliamentary debate, and wider discussion about policing and knife laws. Nowak had been walking home when he encountered Digwa, who stabbed him five times with a 21 cm (8.3 in) dagger he claimed was carried for Sikh religious reasons.

Nowak Officers Face Gross Misconduct Probe

Nowak Officers Face Gross Misconduct Probe Two Hampshire police officers face a gross misconduct investigation after handcuffing a dying teenager instead of providing medical help.