Two UK police officers face misconduct probe in Henry Nowak murder case
Summary
Two UK police officers are under investigation for potentially mistreating Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old stabbing victim, by handcuffing him while he was dying and ignoring his calls for help. The officers reportedly treated Nowak as a suspect after his attacker lied about being the victim of a racist attack.Key Facts
- Henry Nowak was fatally stabbed in Southampton, England, in December 2025.
- The attacker, Vickrum Digwa, falsely claimed he was the victim of a racist attack.
- Police handcuffed Nowak and treated him as a suspect instead of providing medical help.
- Body-camera footage shows Nowak saying he couldn't breathe but receiving no aid.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating two officers for gross misconduct.
- Possible misconduct includes failure to give first aid and improper use of force.
- The investigation also looks into whether race or religion influenced the officers' actions.
- Digwa was sentenced to life with a minimum of 21 years in prison for the murder.
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