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The Court of Appeal has increased Vickrum Digwa's minimum sentence from 21 to 25 years for the murder of Henry Nowak, ruling the original sentence was 'unduly lenient'. Digwa, who stabbed Nowak in Southampton on December 3 last year, filmed the aftermath and falsely accused his victim of racial abuse. The Court of Appeal found that the original sentence did not adequately reflect the seriousness of the crime, including the use of a large dagger and the additional cruelty shown by Digwa. Henry's family have called for changes to knife laws, particularly regarding the definition of a kirpan, a small knife Sikhs are required to carry for religious reasons. They argue that the current ambiguity in the law leads to confusion among police officers and potentially dangerous situations on the streets of Britain.
Henry's family have expressed their grief and anger in an ITV documentary, criticizing the police response and treatment of their son. They have called for accountability and meaningful change, stating that their fight for justice is far from over.
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