A Hampshire Police officer involved in the detention of Henry Nowak in Southampton has resigned, the force confirmed. This resignation follows the release of body-worn camera footage connected to the ongoing murder investigation, which highlights police actions during the incident.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is currently investigating the conduct of all officers present at the scene. Three officers remain in service and are being treated as witnesses in the inquiry.
Officer Resignation Confirmed
Hampshire Police stated that one officer has resigned, while three others continue to serve without any restrictions. This approach aligns with the IOPC’s current handling of the case. The resignation comes amid scrutiny over how police interacted with Mr Nowak during the tragic event.
Bodycam Footage Revealed
The released footage shows officers detaining Henry Nowak after Vickrum Digwa, who has since been convicted of Mr Nowak’s murder, accused him. During the stop, Mr Nowak repeatedly informed officers that he had been stabbed, raising questions about the police response at that time.
Life Sentence For Murderer
On Monday, Vickrum Digwa was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years for the murder of Henry Nowak. In addition to the murder charge, Digwa was convicted of six counts of possessing offensive weapons in a private place.
IOPC Investigation Ongoing
The Independent Office for Police Conduct continues its investigation into the conduct of the officers involved in the incident. All officers present are currently treated as witnesses, and no disciplinary actions have been taken so far.
Originally published by UKNIP.
