Police officers took eight minutes to discover Henry Nowak’s stab wound, evidence shows
Summary
Police officers took about eight minutes to find a stab wound on Henry Nowak after arresting him. Nowak later died, and new video and transcripts show the delay and police efforts to help him, sparking protests and an official investigation.Key Facts
- Henry Nowak, 18, was stabbed multiple times after a night out in Southampton.
- Police arrested Nowak and took about eight minutes to notice his stab wound.
- Body camera footage shows Nowak saying he was stabbed and officers initially doubting it.
- Officers began CPR after finding the wound, but Nowak became unconscious and died.
- Vickrum Digwa was sentenced to life in prison for Nowak’s murder, after falsely accusing him of racial abuse.
- The police released the footage with the family’s agreement, and protests followed the release.
- Hampshire police’s deputy chief apologized for the officers’ actions and said they were misled about the injury.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the police response, and a coroner’s inquest is planned for next year.
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