Starmer says he ‘felt sick’ watching Henry Nowak bodycam footage

Politics
3 Jun 2026 • 12:18 AM MYT
The Independent
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Starmer says he ‘felt sick’ watching Henry Nowak bodycam footage

  • Sir Keir Starmer expressed profound shock and concern over footage depicting police handcuffing dying student Henry Nowak.
  • The incident took place on 3 December 2025 in Southampton, where 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa fatally stabbed Mr Nowak.
  • Body-worn camera footage shows Mr Nowak repeatedly stating he had been stabbed, prompting an officer to reply, 'Don't think you have, mate.'
  • The prime minister called for an examination into how the killer's 'accusations of racism' may have influenced police decision-making at the scene.
  • The Independent Office for Police Conduct is currently investigating the case, with its report anticipated within the next three months.

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