Weapons-obsessed killer jailed for student's murder
Summary
Vickrum Digwa was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 21 years for murdering 18-year-old student Henry Nowak in Southampton. The attack happened in December when Digwa stabbed Nowak multiple times using a knife he said he carried for religious reasons. The court rejected Digwa’s claim of racism and self-defense, and police are being investigated for their handling of the case.Key Facts
- Vickrum Digwa, 23, stabbed Henry Nowak, 18, to death in Southampton on December 3.
- Digwa said he carried the knife due to his Sikh faith but used it to kill Nowak.
- Nowak was a first-year student at the University of Southampton from Essex.
- Police initially handcuffed Nowak as he lay dying but later discovered his fatal injuries.
- Digwa falsely claimed Nowak was racist and violent to justify his actions.
- Digwa’s mother was found guilty of helping him after the crime.
- Over 20 weapons were found at Digwa’s family home.
- The police force referred itself for an investigation into how officers handled the case.
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