Henry Nowak murder: two officers under gross misconduct investigation
Summary
Two police officers in Southampton are being investigated for serious misconduct connected to the death of Henry Nowak, who died after being stabbed. The investigation will look into whether the officers failed to give Nowak urgent medical help and if race influenced their actions.Key Facts
- Henry Nowak, 18, died in December 2025 after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton.
- Digwa gave false information to the police, saying he was the victim of a racist attack.
- Police handcuffed Nowak and treated him as a suspect, even though he said he was stabbed and couldn’t breathe.
- Two officers who first arrived are now under investigation for gross misconduct by the police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
- The IOPC is examining if race or religion affected police decisions in this case.
- Officers may have failed to give Nowak immediate medical help and wrongly arrested him.
- Digwa was convicted of murder and sentenced to life with a minimum of 21 years, but the sentence is being appealed for being too lenient.
- The IOPC will also review police policies to suggest improvements if needed.
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