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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Athena Stavrou

Police must use ‘common sense’ says Henry Nowak’s family in call for unity

  • Henry Nowak 's family met with Kemi Badenoch and are scheduled to meet Sir Keir Starmer , urging politicians to rebuild trust in the police and advocating for a "common sense" approach to policing and equality following their son's murder.
  • The 18-year-old student died after being ignored by police when he reported being stabbed, and was subsequently arrested and handcuffed after his killer, Vickrum Digwa, falsely claimed Nowak had attacked him.
  • Kemi Badenoch stated that Nowak's family wishes for his memory to unite society and prevent anger from causing division, promising to work towards a positive legacy from the tragedy.
  • Political figures have condemned responses to the murder, with Sir Keir Starmer criticising Nigel Farage for calling for "pure, cold rage," and the Prime Minister accusing Elon Musk of attempting to "whip up division" in the UK.
  • Elon Musk has shared multiple posts about the case, including content from a far-right activist claiming Nowak was murdered due to "racist police policies," and supported calls for the killer's execution.

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