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PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim

PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim

Summary

The UK Prime Minister criticized Nigel Farage for using the murder of Henry Nowak to create division, denying claims of unfair or "two-tier" policing. The murder case involved questions about police actions after Nowak was wrongly arrested and left dying in handcuffs while his attacker was free.

Key Facts

  • Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old, was murdered in Southampton in December.
  • Vickrum Digwa, 23, was sentenced to life in prison with at least 21 years for the murder.
  • Digwa stabbed Nowak and falsely claimed to police he was the victim of racism, leading to Nowak’s wrongful arrest.
  • Police bodycam footage showed Nowak saying he was stabbed while handcuffed and lying dying.
  • Nigel Farage claimed this police response showed “two-tier policing,” meaning different ethnic groups are treated differently.
  • Police and government officials rejected Farage’s claim, saying it fuels division rather than justice.
  • The police are reviewing a document on anti-racism language following criticism related to the case.
  • The family of Henry Nowak asked for calm and urged people not to use the tragedy to cause social division.
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