Henry Nowak murder sentence increased

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1. 1 Jan 2025Background

   Henry Nowak, 18, stabbed to death in Southampton in December 2025

   Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old British-Polish student, was fatally stabbed in Southampton in December 2025 by Vickrum Digwa, then 23.

2. 1 Jan 2025Background

   Vickrum Digwa jailed for life for murder of Henry Nowak, 21-year minimum

   Vickrum Digwa was convicted of stabbing student Henry Nowak to death in Southampton and given life with a 21-year minimum term.

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   5 Nov

   Henry Nowak's killer gets longer sentence: minimum 25 years instead of 21

   Britain's Court of Appeal has raised the minimum term for the killer of 18-year-old Henry Nowak from 21 to 25 years, saying the original sentence was too lenient.