The conviction of British-born Sikh Vickrum Singh Digwa for the murder of 18-year-old University of Southampton student Henry Nowak has sparked street protests over the legal right of Sikhs to carry kirpans in public.
Around 40 members of protest group Southampton Patriots gathered outside Southampton Central Police Station on Thursday, demanding accountability over the police response to the fatal stabbing that took place in December 2025. Officers monitored the demonstration, which featured music and was overseen by a police drone.
The case has also gained traction among right-wing activists and political groups.
