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Murderer of Henry Nowak shown in new footage lying about being racially attacked

The Guardian World Friday 26 June 2026, 12:21 UTC By Jamie Grierson 1 min read
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Police bodycam footage also shows Vickrum Digwa claiming student was wounded from punch or falling overThe murderer of Henry Nowak, the student whose death sparked riots in Southampton, is seen lying to police officers about being racially attacked in newly released bodyworn camera footage. Vickrum Digwa, 23, was jailed for life with a minimum of 20 years this month for stabbing the 18-year-old five times in December last year.

Police bodycam footage also shows Vickrum Digwa claiming student was wounded from punch or falling over

The murderer of Henry Nowak, the student whose death sparked riots in Southampton, is seen lying to police officers about being racially attacked in newly released bodyworn camera footage.

Vickrum Digwa, 23, was jailed for life with a minimum of 20 years this month for stabbing the 18-year-old five times in December last year.

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Henry Nowak (PERSON) Vickrum Digwa (PERSON) Southampton (LOCATION)
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