General · 7 June 2026
Police almost intervened in Henry Nowak murder trial
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Hampshire Police nearly released a statement during the murder trial of Henry Nowak to challenge online disinformation. However, prosecutors told the force that speaking out might have risked the case's fairness against Vickrum Digwa. Digwa received a life sentence, needing to serve at least 21 years, for stabbing the 18-year-old student.
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