Police took eight minutes to find Henry Nowak's fatal stab wound

Newly released bodycam footage reveals that police officers took eight minutes to identify a fatal stab wound on Henry Nowak after arriving at the scene. The delay has sparked public outrage and criticism regarding the police response during the incident.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues of police competence and communication during emergency situations, leading to significant public scrutiny and social unrest.
Figure caption, BBC Verify explain the key moments of the police bodycam footage.
The article reports on the facts of the transcript and the public reaction without using inflammatory language, despite the sensitive nature of the topic.
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