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Henry Nowak Killer's 21-Year Sentence Referred to Appeal Court

Henry Nowak Killer's 21-Year Sentence Referred to Appeal Court

Henry Nowak Killer's 21-Year Sentence Referred to Appeal Court
Above: Protestors confront police at Portswood Police station after Henry Nowak's death, Southampton, U.K., June 2. Image credit: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images

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Vickrum Digwa's 21-year sentence has rightly been referred to the Court of Appeal after a killing that horrified Britain and left Henry Nowak's family devastated. Many believe the sentence was too lenient, and the court should now decide whether it ought to be increased. Serious questions also remain about the police response, and any misconduct must be fully examined. Nothing can bring Henry back, but this review may help deliver some measure of justice.

Referring Digwa's sentence to the Court of Appeal is a start, but it doesn't go nearly far enough for such a savage — and arguably death-penalty-worthy — killing. Digwa stabbed Henry Nowak five times, filmed him dying instead of calling an ambulance, then handed the murder weapon to his mother. The police officers who stood by while Henry bled out should also face criminal charges for gross negligence manslaughter. Britain deserves real accountability.


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