A man already jailed for murdering a teenager in Southampton is set to return to court this afternoon after being hit with new weapons-related charges, alongside his father and brother, in a development linked to events following the killing.
Vickrum Digwa, 23, who was sentenced yesterday to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years for the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, is now facing additional allegations concerning offensive weapons.
Prosecutors say the offences occurred in the immediate aftermath of the murder.
New Allegations Linked to Day After Fatal Stabbing
According to the Crown Prosecution Service, Digwa has been charged with six counts of possessing an offensive weapon in a private place, allegedly committed on December 4, 2025—just one day after Mr Nowak was killed.
His father, 52-year-old Moga Digwa, has also been charged with the same offences, while his 27-year-old brother, Gurpreet Digwa, faces six similar counts relating to possession of offensive weapons in a private place on the same date.
Gurpreet Digwa is additionally accused of separate offences, including possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, possessing a prohibited weapon, and multiple counts involving knives or bladed articles in public.
All three men are scheduled to appear together at Southampton Magistrates’ Court at 1:30pm.
Murder Case That Shook Southampton
The latest court developments follow Digwa’s conviction for the killing of Henry Nowak, who was stabbed six times in Southampton using what was described in court as a religious blade.
The court heard that Digwa did not know the teenager but later made claims to police suggesting he had been the victim of racist abuse.
Prosecutors said those allegations were false.
Mr Nowak’s death prompted widespread public concern and scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding the police response that night.
Bodycam Footage Sparks Public Outrage
Attention intensified after body-worn camera footage emerged showing police officers interacting with the injured teenager in the aftermath of the attack.
In the footage, Mr Nowak can be heard telling officers he had been stabbed and was struggling to breathe, yet he was still handcuffed during the incident.
The video has since triggered criticism and renewed debate over emergency response procedures in violent incidents.
Family Members Appear in Separate Legal Proceedings
Alongside the new charges, Digwa’s mother, Kiran Kaur, is also facing sentencing after admitting assisting an offender.
Prosecutors allege she removed the knife used in the attack and took it back to the family home shortly after the killing.
Her sentencing is scheduled for July 17.
Family Statement Expresses Regret and Apology
Following the latest developments, members of Digwa’s family issued a public statement through a Sikh community media organisation, expressing condolences to the victim’s family and acknowledging the wider impact of the case.
They said they were “deeply sorry” for the suffering caused to Henry Nowak’s loved ones and described the loss of a young life as a tragedy no family should endure.
The statement also expressed continued love for Digwa while recognising the pain experienced by the victim’s family.
The family added that they wished they could turn back time and urged that the case not be used to fuel division or hostility towards any community.
They concluded by requesting privacy as they come to terms with the ongoing legal consequences and public attention surrounding the case.
