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Weapons-obsessed killer jailed for student's murder

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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