Vickrum Digwa, 23, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was stabbed five times in a random attack in Southampton in December 2025. Prior to this, Digwa had been arrested in 2023 for allegedly stealing £1,000 worth of Sikh ceremonial knives from a local temple, but was released without charge. The incident has raised serious questions about police conduct, particularly after bodycam footage showed officers arresting Nowak instead of providing assistance as he pleaded for help. This footage has led to widespread public outrage, culminating in protests that turned violent, with demonstrators clashing with police in the St Denys area. Political figures, including Sir Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage, have criticized the police's handling of the situation, calling for accountability and emphasizing the need for equitable treatment by law enforcement. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is currently investigating the police's actions during the incident.