Henry Nowak murder to be probed in independent review, Home Secretary announces
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced an independent review into the murder of Henry Nowak. The 18-year-old student was handcuffed as he lay dying after being fatally stabbed in Southampton on December 3 2025.
TL;DR
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced an independent review into the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak.
- Nowak was fatally stabbed in Southampton on December 3 2025, and was handcuffed while lying dying.
- The review will be led by former lord chancellor Alex Chalk and will investigate missed opportunities and the actions of public authorities.
- It will also examine what was known about the perpetrator, Vickrum Digwa, and concerns related to weapon possession and erratic behavior.
- Digwa was jailed for life for the murder, and his mother was jailed for assisting an offender.
- The Nowak family stated their hope that the review will uncover the truth and lead to accountability and meaningful change.
- Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch MP criticized the lack of common sense and compassion shown to Nowak and called for proper accountability.