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UK police face misconduct probe for arresting stabbing victim as he lay dying
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- British police officers who handcuffed and arrested 18-year-old stabbing victim Henry Nowak as he lay dying are under investigation for potential gross misconduct by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
- Nowak was stabbed in December 2025 in Southampton, and his killer, Vickrum Digwa, falsely claimed he was the victim of a racist assault.
- Body-worn police footage showing Nowak handcuffed and pleading that he had been stabbed and could not breathe sparked public outrage.
- The IOPC is examining whether the officers breached professional standards, including use of force and discreditable conduct, and if race or religion influenced their decisions.
- The case has been exploited by far-right groups who allege systemic bias against white people in the justice system, though the IOPC has not yet determined if disciplinary action will follow.
