US Vice President JD Vance addressed the murder of Henry Nowak, a student fatally stabbed by Indian-origin Vickrum Digwa in December 2022, attributing the tragedy to what he termed a civilizational decline and the failure to control immigration. In a post on X, Vance expressed that Nowak's death symbolizes a broader societal failure, calling for 'righteous anger' in response to the incident. Digwa, who was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment, initially misled police by claiming he was the victim of racial abuse. While some commentators attempted to frame the incident within racial and immigration contexts, both individuals were British citizens. Vance's remarks drew immediate criticism from Downing Street, which emphasized the need for unity and respect for the victim's family, who have requested that their tragedy not be used to foster division. This incident has reignited discussions on immigration and societal safety in the UK, amidst a backdrop of strained US-UK relations following recent geopolitical events.