Police watchdog probes handcuffing of murder victim
Summary
Police are investigating after Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old murder victim, was handcuffed and arrested by officers while dying from stab wounds in Southampton. The accused, Vickrum Digwa, was found guilty of murder, and authorities are reviewing the police response in this case.Key Facts
- Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old university student, was stabbed multiple times on December 3 in Southampton.
- Police handcuffed and arrested Henry as he lay unconscious, based on false claims made by the attacker, Vickrum Digwa.
- Digwa lied to police, claiming he was the victim and had been racially abused, but the jury found these claims false.
- Henry was trying to escape from Digwa, leaving a trail of blood behind him.
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary apologized for the police actions during the incident.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is conducting an independent investigation into the police’s handling of Henry’s arrest and the care he received.
- The officers involved had also attempted to provide CPR and tried to save Henry’s life.
- Sentencing for the murderer, Vickrum Digwa, will take place soon at Southampton Crown Court.
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