Henry Nowak murder: What we know about how the events unfolded
Summary
Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old university student, was murdered in Southampton on December 3, 2025. Vickrum Digwa, 23, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 21 years for stabbing Nowak multiple times after a confrontation over Nowak filming Digwa’s traditional Sikh knives.Key Facts
- The murder happened late at night as Nowak was walking home from his university accommodation.
- CCTV shows Nowak entering a convenience store, a pub, and then walking along Belmont Road shortly before the attack.
- The attacker, Vickrum Digwa, was carrying a kirpan (a small ceremonial Sikh knife) and a larger dagger.
- Nowak began filming Digwa’s knives on his phone, which led to a confrontation.
- Digwa took Nowak's phone and stabbed him multiple times, including in the chest and leg.
- Nowak tried to escape by climbing a fence and onto a car, but Digwa continued to attack him.
- Police bodycam footage and CCTV were key evidence in the case.
- Digwa was sentenced to life in prison with at least 21 years before parole.
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