Inquest to examine if police response contributed to Henry Nowak death
Summary
An inquest jury will investigate whether police actions or delays in medical treatment played a role in the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was stabbed in December 2025. Nowak was arrested after the stabbing but told police he was injured and struggling to breathe; his attacker, Vickrum Digwa, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.Key Facts
- Henry Nowak was stabbed with an 8-inch blade in Southampton on December 3, 2025.
- Police arrested Nowak’s attacker, 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa, who did not initially admit to stabbing him.
- Nowak repeatedly told officers he had been stabbed and was having trouble breathing before losing consciousness.
- Police started CPR but were unaware Nowak had a serious chest wound.
- A coroner will hold a full inquest with a jury starting September 20, 2027, to examine if police actions or treatment delays contributed to the death.
- The judge noted that even immediate emergency treatment might not have saved Nowak because of the severity of his injuries.
- The inquest aims to allow Nowak’s family to fully participate in the investigation.
- Digwa was sentenced to life with a minimum of 21 years after being found guilty of murder.
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