Vickrum Digwa, the convicted murderer of 18-year-old university student Henry Nowak in Southampton in December 2025, has reportedly been placed in solitary confinement at HMP Frankland following a refusal to be transferred to the prison's A-wing. The 23-year-old, who was jailed for life in May 2026, allegedly cited fears for his safety due to the wing's association with the fatal attack on notorious child killer Ian Huntley earlier this year.
Digwa is now spending 23 hours a day in isolation, leaving his cell only for strictly monitored daily exercise. According to reports from within the Category A prison, also known as the 'Monster Mansion', the decision to house Digwa in the segregation unit follows a direct standoff with staff. Prison sources claim the inmate refused to relocate to the A-wing, fully aware of the violent reputation that unit has acquired in recent months.
