Shabana Mahmood announces independent review into Henry Nowak's murder
Shabana Mahmood announces independent review into Henry Nowak's murder
TL;DR
- An independent review into the murder of Henry Nowak has been announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
- Alex Chalk, former Justice Secretary, will lead the review, focusing on concerns about Hampshire Police's conduct.
- Henry Nowak was stabbed to death by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025.
- The review will investigate the actions of public authorities and the treatment of the Nowak family.
- The Nowak family has expressed deep disappointment with the criminal justice system and seeks accountability and change.
- The first phase of the review will assess the treatment of the Nowak family by criminal justice agencies.
- The second phase will follow a separate probe by the Independent Office for Police Conduct into police actions at the scene.