Henry Nowak murder case — police handcuffed dying student
Key Questions
What happened in the Henry Nowak murder case?
A 19-year-old University of Southampton student was stabbed and died after police handcuffed him instead of treating his wounds, with bodycam footage released showing the incident.
How has the UK government responded to the case?
PM Starmer called it 'deeply disturbing' and met the family at Downing Street, while Minister Sarah Jones urged no hate or division and David Lammy told JD Vance he was wrong to blame migrants.
What international reactions have there been to the murder?
JD Vance blamed mass migration for the killing, prompting a sharp rebuke from the UK government including Downing Street and David Lammy directly contradicting him.
A 19-year-old University of Southampton student was stabbed and died after police handcuffed him instead of treating his wounds. Bodycam footage released. PM Starmer called it 'deeply disturbing'; IOPC investigation. Starmer met the family at Downing Street. Farage released a video defending his response, clashing with Starmer at PMQs. Minister Sarah Jones urged no hate or division. JD Vance blamed migrants for the murder, Downing Street rebuked him; David Lammy directly told Vance he was wrong. BBC Newscast analysis on whether the case will change policing.