Brother of Henry Nowak’s Killer Filmed With Ceremonial Sword Amid Police Scrutiny

Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old student at the University of Southampton, was stabbed to death in December 2025 by Vickrum Digwa, 23, who falsely claimed racial abuse. Nowak was handcuffed by police as he bled to death, sparking outrage and allegations of 'two-tier policing.' Digwa was jailed for life with a minimum 21-year sentence. Meanwhile, his brother, Gurpreet Digwa, was filmed holding a Sikh ceremonial sword during a road rage incident outside a Hindu temple in Southampton. The incident occurred around the time of Henry’s murder, though Hampshire Constabulary could not confirm details. The case has reignited debates over police anti-racism policies, including book clubs and bias awareness workshops, which critics argue divert resources from core policing duties. Protests in Southampton following Digwa’s sentencing turned violent, leading to the cancellation of a Sikh community event over safety concerns. Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman and the Trump administration have condemned the police response, framing it as evidence of ideological conditioning in law enforcement.