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Henry Nowak was handcuffed after Vickrum Digwa, 23, lied to police at the scene of the 2025 stabbing, claiming he had been the victim of a racist attack. Shabana Mahmood described the murder

Henry Nowak's death raises more questions about UK policing and race

murder of Henry Nowak and the way he was treated by police in his final moments has prompted outrage and condemnation, and an apology from the police to his family. How could it be that

Shabana Mahmood warns of ‘dangerous undercurrent’ after murder of Henry Nowak

Henry Nowak, who was falsely accused of racism by a Sikh man who had fatally stabbed him with a ceremonial dagger. Vickrum Digwa, 23, was sentenced on Monday to [life in prison with a minimum

Henry Nowak arrest footage raises 'serious questions for police', PM says

murder of teenager Henry Nowak. His killer Vickrum Digwa, 23, was jailed on Monday for life to serve a minimum of 21 years for stabbing Nowak with a 21cm (8in) blade he said he carried

Did police anti-racism policies lead to appalling treatment of Henry Nowak and if not, what did?

murder of George Floyd in the US, was meant to tackle the enduring problems police have with race. But there has been little improvement. An independent assessment of the multi-million pound plan concluded

Murdered student Henry Nowak told police 'I can't breathe' while handcuffed

Murdered student Henry Nowak told police 'I can't breathe' while handcuffed An 18-year-old student who was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed told officers "I can't breathe" nine times

Starmer urges calm as far right seeks to exploit Henry Nowak murder

murder of Henry Nowak by a Sikh man to whip up racist resentment against minority ethnic Britons. After Nigel Farage called for the public to respond with “pure, cold rage”, Keir Starmer condemned the Reform

Murdered student 'did not die with dignity' says family

details some may find upsetting** Henry's older sister, Olivia Nowak, called her brother, from Chafford Hundred in Essex, her "best friend" and said they had "an unbreakable bond" in a statement she read

Legal equality duty for public services should be scrapped, says Badenoch

murder of Henry Nowak](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvpv2xylgeo) and the police's response fuelled questions about equality policies and laws. The Conservatives are trying to forge a distinct response from both Labour, who have strengthened equality

Sikh group calls for inquiry into Henry Nowak death

Henry Nowak, a Sikh lobby group has said. [The 18-year-old student was killed in Southampton by Vickrum Digwa, 23, in December 2025](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c775y853ydxo), using a knife he said he carried