Police officer sent death threats and forced to relocate over Henry Nowak murder

WorldPolitics
2 Jun 2026 • 9:41 PM MYT
The Independent
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Police officer sent death threats and forced to relocate over Henry Nowak murder

  • A police officer, wrongly identified online in connection with the murder of Henry Nowak, has received death threats and been forced to relocate.
  • Home secretary Shabana Mahmood revealed this in the Commons, clarifying the officer was unrelated to the actual case.
  • The misidentification and threats arose from calls for 'vigilante justice' against officers involved in the case, with some having personal details published.
  • Footage shows 18-year-old Henry Nowak was handcuffed by police while dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa.
  • Ms Mahmood condemned the 'horrifying' murder and warned against misinformation and inflammatory commentary dividing communities.

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