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The family of Henry Nowak, who was murdered in Southampton, have spoken out about the police response to his death. They claim they were manipulated and given changing accounts of the incident. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the officers' response. An independent review led by former lord chancellor Alex Chalk will examine any missed opportunities to intervene. Vickrum Digwa, who murdered Henry, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 21 years.
Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old student, was fatally stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025. Police body-worn camera footage showed officers handcuffing Nowak as he lay dying, after Digwa falsely accused him of racial abuse. The Nowak family have accused the police of failing them and manipulating them in their darkest hours. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the officers' response, and an independent review led by Alex Chalk will examine any missed opportunities to intervene.
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