Chilling Video Captures Moment Murderer Vickrum Digwa Urges Mother to Conceal Weapon Used in Fatal Attack on Teenager Henry Nowak

Disturbing mobile phone footage released by prosecutors has captured the precise moment convicted murderer Vickrum Digwa instructed his mother to remove the weapon used in the brutal killing of 18-year-old Henry Nowak from the crime scene. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) released the damning audio-visual clip following legal proceedings at Southampton Crown Court, where Digwa’s 51-year-old mother, Kiran Kaur, was jailed for three years for assisting an offender. The chilling clip, recorded directly on Digwa’s own smartphone, shows the camera pointed toward the ground as the killer can be clearly heard communicating with Kaur in Punjabi, frantically begging her to take the weapon away before emergency services arrived at the scene.

Obeying her son’s desperate instructions, Kaur retrieved the murder weapon—a 21cm ceremonial sword—and carried it back to the family home in an attempt to cover up the crime and obstruct the police investigation. The release of the footage offers a harrowing glimpse into the immediate aftermath of the violent attack that took place in Southampton last December, which ended the life of teenager Henry Nowak and sparked widespread outrage across the nation.

Brutal Attack with Ceremonial Sword and False Accusations Exposed

The fatal encounter unfolded in Southampton last December when 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa launched an unprovoked, horrific assault on Henry Nowak, stabbing the 18-year-old five times with a lethal 21cm ceremonial sword. Following the murderous attack, Digwa attempted to justify his violent outburst by fabricating a story to police officers, falsely claiming that the teenager had targeted him with racial abuse prior to the stabbing. However, investigators swiftly debunked his claims, revealing that the fatal assault was entirely unprovoked.

On June 1, Digwa was handed a life sentence with a mandatory minimum term of 21 years behind bars for Henry’s murder. The court heard how Digwa wielded the ceremonial blade with devastating force, inflicting catastrophic injuries on the defenseless teenager. Despite the severity of the offense and the life sentence handed down by the judge, the minimum term sparked deep dissatisfaction and fury among members of the public and the victim’s grieving family, who felt the punishment failed to reflect the true brutality of the crime.

Solicitor General Intervines as ‘Unduly Lenient’ Sentence Sent to Court of Appeal

Following widespread public outrage over the length of Digwa’s minimum prison term, Solicitor General Ellie Reeves officially intervened in the case, referring the killer’s sentence to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. Reeves publicly expressed her profound shock over the circumstances surrounding Henry’s murder, confirming that senior legal officials had carefully reviewed the trial proceedings before deciding to challenge the original tariff handed down by the trial judge.

“This case horrified me, and I know that feeling is shared by the British public,” Solicitor General Ellie Reeves stated firmly when announcing the decision to appeal the sentence. “It is right that difficult questions need to be answered about the way the police handled Henry’s Nowak’s murder, while my role is to review Digwa’s sentence for his crimes. After careful consideration, I have taken the decision to refer this case to the Court of Appeal.”

The Solicitor General acknowledged that no legal decision or extended custodial sentence could ever compensate for the catastrophic loss experienced by the teenager’s family. However, she emphasized her commitment to ensuring that the judicial system delivers appropriate retribution for such heinous acts of violence.

“No sentence can ever undo the devastation that Henry’s family have suffered, or fill the void left by his loss,” Reeves added. “But I hope this referral goes some way towards bringing them the justice they deserve.”

Mother Jailed for Three Years After Attempting to Hide Murder Weapon

While Digwa begins his life sentence behind bars, his mother Kiran Kaur was brought before Southampton Crown Court last Friday to face justice for her active role in attempting to shield her son from criminal prosecution. The court heard how Kaur acted swiftly upon her son’s request, taking the bloodied 21cm ceremonial sword from the scene of the crime and hiding it at the family residence to prevent police officers from securing critical forensic evidence.

During the sentencing hearing, the judge condemned Kaur’s actions, emphasizing that assisting an offender in a murder investigation strikes at the very heart of the justice system. Kaur was sentenced to three years in prison for her conviction of assisting an offender. The ruling sent a clear message regarding the legal consequences for individuals who attempt to tamper with evidence or obstruct police investigations in major violent crime cases.

Police Watchdog Probe Launched Into Hampshire Constabulary’s Handling of Case

Beyond the criminal proceedings against Digwa and his mother, the case has raised serious institutional questions regarding the operational conduct of local law enforcement prior to and during the investigation. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), the official police watchdog, has formally launched an investigation into Hampshire Constabulary concerning their handling of Henry Nowak’s arrest and the surrounding circumstances of the case.

The watchdog’s probe was initiated following intense public scrutiny and formal complaints regarding the actions taken by officers involved in the case. Investigators from the IOPC are currently examining all aspects of the police response, including how officers managed initial interactions with the parties involved and whether procedural errors contributed to the tragic outcome. As the Court of Appeal prepares to review Digwa’s life sentence and the IOPC investigation continues, Henry Nowak’s family and the wider community remain focused on securing complete transparency and accountability for the tragic loss of the 18-year-old’s life.