False Racism Claim Behind Southampton Riots After Murder Sentencing

Vickrum Digwa, 23, received life with a 20-year minimum for stabbing student Henry Nowak, 18, in December 2025. At the scene, Digwa falsely claimed Nowak had racially abused him and knocked off his turban. Police handcuffed the dying victim based on that lie. Once exposed, the fabrication ignited Southampton riots; 25 people now face violent disorder charges.