Police condemn calls for ‘vigilante justice’ over murder of Henry Nowak Police officers have condemned calls for vigilante justice following the murder of Henry Nowak, who was falsely accused of racism by his killer, Vickrum Digwa. Disturbing body-worn camera footage showed Nowak repeatedly telling officers he had been stabbed while they handcuffed him, with one officer disbelieving him. The case has led to widespread criticism, including from Nigel Farage, and calls for a review of religious exemptions for carrying knives.

• Vickrum Digwa has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Henry Nowak, whom he falsely accused of racism.
• Body-worn camera footage shows police handcuffing Nowak and disbelieving him when he stated he had been stabbed.
• The Police Federation has strongly condemned calls for vigilante justice against officers involved.
• There are calls to review religious exemptions that allow Sikhs to carry ceremonial daggers.
• Digwa’s family apologized to the victim’s family and the Sikh community.
• The attorney general’s office is considering if Digwa’s sentence is unduly lenient.