Nowak killer's first recorded confession revealed
Summary
Vickrum Digwa admitted to his brother that he stabbed Henry Nowak multiple times, shortly after killing him. Digwa had initially claimed self-defence and said he was racially attacked, but a police-recorded conversation in Punjabi revealed his confession and discussion about the stabbing weapon used.Key Facts
- Vickrum Digwa murdered Henry Nowak on 3 December 2025 in Southampton.
- Within 36 hours, Digwa confessed to his brother Gurpreet while in a police van.
- Digwa admitted to stabbing Nowak twice: once near the face and once on the chest.
- Digwa originally told police and family he only pushed and punched Nowak in self-defence.
- The murder weapon was an 8-inch dagger, which Digwa called a "kirpan," a term disputed by Sikh leaders.
- Digwa carried a small religious kirpan, but used a different, larger knife to commit the stabbing.
- The brothers prayed for protection after their arrests and discussed how to describe the knife in legal terms.
- Sikh community leaders condemned Digwa's actions and worry about the negative impact on their faith’s image.
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