Henry Nowak's killer's appeal 'ludicrous', says family
The family of murder victim Henry Nowak has expressed outrage over his killer's appeal against a life sentence and the upcoming early release of the killer's mother. The mother was previously convicted for hiding the murder weapon used in the 2023 stabbing.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing public debate regarding sentencing severity and the accountability of accomplices in violent crimes.
Image source, Police handout Image caption, Henry Nowak, from Chafford Hundred in Essex, died in the attack in Southampton on 3 December
Henry Nowak's family say it is "ludicrous" their son's killer is being allowed to appeal against his sentence and it is a "disgrace" his mother, who hid the murder weapon, will be released from prison early.
Vickrum Digwa, 23, was found guilty of the 18-year-old student's murder and sentenced to life in prison , with a 21-year minimum term, earlier this year.
He is appealing against his sentence on Thursday, arguing that it is too severe.
Digwa stabbed Henry, from Chafford Hundred in Essex, five times with an eight-inch blade in Southampton on 3 December – and lied to police that the student had started the altercation and racially abused him.
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