Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHis Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service has launched an inspection into Hampshire police following the murder of student Henry Nowak. Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones requested the review to examine call-handling, training, impartiality, and initial response protocols for serious violence. The inspection follows public outcry after video footage showed 18-year-old Mr Nowak being handcuffed shortly before losing consciousness and dying in December 2025. Vickrum Digwa, 23, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years in June for Mr Nowak's murder. Two police officers are facing a gross misconduct investigation by the IOPC over allegations of failing to recognise urgent medical needs and provide immediate first aid. In fullInspection launched into police force after Henry Nowak murderMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Police force under inspection after murder of Henry Nowak
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHis Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service has launched an inspection into Hampshire police following the murder of student Henry Nowak. Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones requested the review to examine call-handling, training, impartiality, and initial response protocols for serious violence. The inspection follows public outcry after video footage showed 18-year-old Mr Nowak being handcuffed shortly before losing consciousness and dying in December 2025. Vickrum Digwa, 23, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years in June for Mr Nowak's murder. Two police officers are facing a gross misconduct investigation by the IOPC over allegations of failing to recognise urgent medical needs and provide immediate first aid. In fullInspection launched into police force after Henry Nowak murderMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
