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LATEST: Henry Nowak murder sparks outrage

June 2, 2026·10 min
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A student, Henry Nowak, who had been stabbed repeatedly told police “I can’t breathe” as they handcuffed him minutes before he died, newly-released bodycam footage has revealed. His attacker, Vickrum Digwa, falsely alleged that Nowak had racially abused him and knocked his turban off, prompting police to handcuff the teenager.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Oli Wright, policy editor, The Times.Host: John Pienaar.Producers: Sandra Mitchell, Sofia JohansonWe want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Police officers face death threats over Henry Nowak murder caseClips: Parliament TV, Nigel Farage, Good Morning Britain.Photo: Courtesy of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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