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MNN UK · June 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Police bodycam shows handcuffing of stabbed student as he died

What happened: Henry Nowak was stabbed and later handcuffed by police after his attacker, Vickrum Digwa, falsely claimed the student had racially abused him.

Why it matters:

  • Raises questions about police procedures in handling victims at crime scenes.
  • Highlights issues around misinformation affecting police response and victim treatment.

MNN Take: The footage reveals challenges officers face in rapidly assessing situations with conflicting accounts, emphasising the need for careful judgement in urgent incidents.

Sources: BBC UK