Sikh Man on Trial for Murdering Student with Ceremonial Dagger
Sikh man accused of murdering university student in street using ceremonial dagger had an 'interest in antique Sikh weapons', court hears

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Vickrum Digwa, 23, is accused of murdering 18-year-old Henry Nowak with a ceremonial dagger in Southampton, UK. Prosecutors allege Digwa used his knowledge of Sikh weapons to fatally stab Nowak, who was unarmed. Digwa's mother is charged with assisting him by hiding the weapon. Both deny the charges.
- 01Vickrum Digwa is accused of using an eight-inch ceremonial dagger to stab Henry Nowak multiple times on December 3, 2023.
- 02Digwa had a collection of approximately 20 Sikh weapons and claimed to have trained with them since childhood.
- 03Prosecutors allege Digwa falsely accused Nowak of racial abuse to divert police attention from himself.
- 04Henry Nowak was described as a 'kind and talented' finance student who died shortly after being handcuffed by police.
- 05Digwa's mother, Kiran Kaur, allegedly hid the murder weapon at their home after the incident.
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Vickrum Digwa, 23, is on trial for the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was fatally stabbed with a ceremonial dagger in Southampton, UK. The court heard that Digwa had a long-standing interest in Sikh weapons, having trained with them since he was 10 years old. On the night of the incident, Digwa allegedly used an eight-inch Kirpan to stab Nowak multiple times as he returned home from a night out. Witnesses reported that Nowak was heard shouting for help, claiming he was 'going to die', prompting neighbors to call the police. However, when officers arrived, they arrested Nowak based on Digwa's claims of racial abuse, leading to Nowak's death shortly after being handcuffed. Prosecutors assert that Digwa's accusations were a deliberate attempt to mislead authorities. Additionally, Digwa's mother is charged with assisting an offender by hiding the murder weapon. Both Digwa and Kaur deny the charges. The trial continues as jurors deliberate on their verdict.
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The case has raised concerns regarding public safety and the implications of weapon possession laws in the UK.
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