Critical Details from Police Bodycam Recordings in the Nowak Case

Hampshire Police have issued an apology to the family of Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old student from Southampton, after bodycam footage revealed the distressing circumstances surrounding his death. Nowak was fatally stabbed by Vickrum Digwa, 23, who was subsequently sentenced to life in prison with a minimum tariff of 21 years.

According to the footage, Digwa attempted to deceive officers at the scene by falsely asserting that he was the target of a racist assault. Despite Digwa’s conviction, Nowak’s parents have emphasized that while they hold him entirely accountable for their son’s murder, the manner in which police handled the situation was both degrading and inhumane. Consequently, the incident has been formally referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

BBC Verify has examined the bodycam video, which was made public with the consent of the Nowak family, to highlight the crucial events leading up to the tragedy. The report features contributions from Merlyn Thomas, with additional reporting by Emma Pengelly, production by Tom Joyner, and graphics by Sally Nicholls.

Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-06-02 18:51:31 UTC