Starmer urges calm as far right seeks to exploit Henry Nowak murder
Summary
Politicians and community leaders in the UK have called for calm after the murder of student Henry Nowak, warning against using the case to blame minority groups. Labour leader Keir Starmer criticized far-right figures for stirring division, while protests and accusations of racism against the police have followed the court ruling.Key Facts
- Henry Nowak, 18, was stabbed to death in Southampton in December 2025 by Vickrum Digwa, 23.
- Digwa used a Sikh dagger and claimed racial abuse, but this was disputed during the trial.
- Bodycam footage showed police handcuffing Nowak even though he said he had been stabbed.
- Nigel Farage and other far-right figures have used the case to criticize racial equality efforts, promoting division.
- Hundreds protested outside Southampton police station after the conviction, chanting slogans against the police.
- Far-right activist Tommy Robinson accused police of racism and called for Digwa’s family to leave Southampton.
- The UK’s Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the case, with a report expected in three months.
- Labour leader Keir Starmer called the police footage upsetting and said serious questions about racism and police decisions must be answered.
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