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Independent review into Henry Nowak's murder announced

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has ordered an independent review into the murder of Henry Nowak, the 18-year-old stabbed on his way home from a night out last December.

Bodycam footage showed officers arresting Nowak as he lay dying, after his killer, Vikram Digwa, accused Nowak of being racist. When Nowak said he had been stabbed and could not breathe, officers suggested he was lying and gave no first aid. Digwa is serving a 21-year minimum.

Former Justice Secretary Alex Chalk will lead the review, examining missed chances to stop Digwa and the police response. Two officers face misconduct probes.


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