Henry Nowak arrest footage raises 'serious questions for police', PM says
Summary
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has raised serious questions about police actions after bodycam footage of the arrest of Henry Nowak, a stabbed teenager, was released. Nowak’s killer, Vickrum Digwa, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 21 years; meanwhile, an investigation into the police conduct is ongoing.Key Facts
- Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old university student, was stabbed and later died.
- Vickrum Digwa, 23, was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison with at least 21 years to serve.
- Bodycam video shows Nowak being handcuffed and saying "I can't breathe" during police arrest.
- Digwa falsely told police he was the victim of a racist attack.
- Prime Minister Starmer said police must explain how accusations of racism affected their decisions.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the police response.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood warned against politicizing the case and highlighted threats made to officers wrongly identified online.
- Digwa’s family apologized to Nowak’s family and the Sikh community for the impact of the crime.
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