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'No community should live in fear': British MP backs Southampton Sikhs amid rising hostility after Vickrum Digwa's conviction

Independent MP Adnan Hussain has backed Southampton's Sikh community after reports of rising fear and intimidation following the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak, saying no group should be blamed for the actions of an individual.

The Times of India

‘Gurdwara is empty’: Sikhs scared to come out of houses in Southampton after Vickrum Digwa killed Henry Nowak

Sikhs in Southampton say they are living in fear and avoiding going out after a Sikh man named Vickrum Singh Digwa was jailed for the murder of student Henry Nowak. Sikh community leaders are warning of rising racial abuse and intimidation in the city.

The Times of India

‘Violence is a red line’: could Nigel Farage’s ‘pure, cold rage’ rhetoric damage his brand?

Reform UK leader looks spooked by far-right Restore and risks undermining efforts to appeal to moderate voters

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Henry Nowak case: How handcuffed UK student's murder by Sikh man sparked national outrage - timeline of events

The murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak by Sikh man Vickrum Singh Digwa sparked national outrage after police bodycam footage showed the Southampton student being handcuffed moments after he was stabbed. The incident triggered protests across the UK and drew reactions from prominent figures, ranging from Prime Minister Keir Starmer to…

The Times of India

Police officers in hiding and false images: Misinformation around Henry Nowak murder fuels anger

Police officers forced into hiding, manipulated images and disputed claims about the weapon used to murder 18-year-old student Henry Nowak are all part of a wave of misinformation surrounding the case.

Euronews

Three people charged over Southampton protests after Henry Nowak’s murder

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The Independent UK

Three more charged over Southampton disorder after Henry Nowak murder

Violent protests in Southampton resulted in 11 police officers and a dog suffering injuries

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Three more charged over Southampton protests in wake of Henry Nowak murder

Disorder flared following the sentencing of his killer Vickrum Digwa.

Evening Standard

Farage says woke kills – and the real, hard questions we could be asking are swamped by the culture war

What we must learn from the murders of Henry Nowak in Southampton and Barnaby Webber in Nottingham is that kneejerk assumptions either way are dangerous, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Henry Nowak Protesters Revive 'Take the Knee' Gesture in Challenge to UK Police

Protests have erupted across the UK after police bodycam footage showed officers handcuffing Henry Nowak, a fatally injured student. The case has sparked debates on policing and justice.

International Business Times UK

‘Interfering in our politics’: Starmer accuses Musk of ‘whipping up division’ over Henry Nowak murder

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused tech billionaire Elon Musk of “trying to whip up division” in Britain in the aftermath of public anger over the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was stabbed by 23-year-old Sikh man Vickrum Singh Digwa in Southampton.

The Times of India

OPINION - Did Henry Nowak die while the police were too busy obsessing about race?

Even after two days of rancorous debate about Henry Nowak’s death, it’s still instructive, for those of a strong stomach, to read the court proceedings that ended with the conviction of Vickrum Digwa for his murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton. One element was the footage that Henry took…

Evening Standard

Who can carry a kirpan in the UK? Religion, law and the question of risk

The murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December 2025 is a profound tragedy that has left a family grieving and deeply affected the wider community. Any discussion that follows must keep that loss clearly in view.

The Conversation

Southampton man admits violent disorder and dog lead weapon charges after Henry Nowak protest

There were protests outside Southampton Central Police Station earlier this week following the murder of Henry Nowak

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Euronews

Starmer says Elon Musk is attempting to 'whip up division' over Henry Nowak murder

One man has been charged with assaulting a police officer in relation to protests over Nowak's murder, while another was charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon, the Crown Prosecution Service said.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer hits out at Elon Musk for ‘trying to whip up division’ in UK over Henry Nowak’s murder

Prime minister ‘humbled’ to meet family of Henry Nowak at No 10 after accusing tech billionaire of ‘interfering’ in UK politics

The Guardian - UK

Man admits violent disorder in Southampton after Nowak murder sentencing

Daniel Frost admits throwing bins at police and Matt Styler pleads not guilty to assaulting officer

The Times of India

Vickrum Digwa, father and brother appear in court over weapons charges day after murder sentence

Vickrum Digwa, the Sikh man sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Southampton teenager Henry Nowak, has appeared in court alongside his father and brother after all three were charged with multiple weapons offences.

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Henry Nowak murder: Two men charged after violent disorder in Southampton

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Evening Standard

Two men charged over Southampton disorder after Henry Nowak murder

Matt Styler and Daniel Frost will appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Two men charged following violent disorder in Southampton over Henry Nowak murder

Riot police were called in to deal with the protests

The Times of India

‘So sorry’: Hampshire police chief apologises over Henry Nowak’s arrest after Indian-origin Sikh man misled officers

The chief constable of Hampshire police has apologised to the family of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed and arrested by officers moments before he died after being fatally stabbed by 23-year-old Indian-origin Sikh man Vickrum Singh Digwa in Southampton last December.

The Guardian - UK

Who were the far-right agitators at the Henry Nowak protests in Southampton?

Protest over killing of Nowak and his treatment by police was attended by several far-right leaders, anti-immigrant influencers and known fascists

International Business Times UK

Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage Clash Over Henry Nowak Case and Two-Tier Policing Row

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage clash over 'two-tier policing' claims after the murder of Southampton student Henry Nowak, sparking a wider debate on policing and justice system trust.

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage defends his response to Henry Nowak murder amid criticism from PM

The Reform UK leader has been accused by his political opponents of stoking tension with his remarks.

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