Henry Nowak's killer appeals conviction and sentence
Summary
Vickrum Digwa, who was sentenced to life in prison for stabbing student Henry Nowak, is trying to appeal his conviction and sentence. The case raised concerns after police officers handcuffed Henry while he was dying, leading to an investigation into the officers' actions.Key Facts
- Vickrum Digwa was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 21 years for killing 18-year-old Henry Nowak in December.
- Digwa is now appealing against both his conviction and sentence, confirmed by the Court of Appeal.
- The Solicitor General called Digwa’s original sentence "unduly lenient" and referred it to the Court of Appeal.
- After the stabbing, Digwa falsely claimed he was a victim of a racist attack.
- Police body camera videos showed officers handcuffing Henry while he said he could not breathe, instead of giving him first aid.
- Henry's father criticized the difference in how police treated the killer and his son.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating two officers for possible serious misconduct related to failing to help Henry.
- The investigation also looks into whether race or religion affected the officers' decisions.
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