Henry Nowak killer and 'wicked liar' Vickrum Digwa was known to police before murder

Henry Nowak killer and 'wicked liar' Vickrum Digwa was known to police before murderFresh details show Vickrum Digwa was questioned by police before murdering Henry Nowak in Southampton in 2025. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Michael D. Carroll 03:54, Wed, Jun 3, 2026 Updated: 03:54, Wed, Jun 3, 2026 Police had previously investigated Henry Nowak’s killer Vickrum Digwa (Image: Hampshire Police)The killer who stabbed Southampton student Henry Nowak to death had previously been reported to police over the alleged theft of ceremonial Sikh training weapons, the Express understandsVickrum Digwa, 23, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 21 years this week after being convicted of murdering the 18-year-old University of Southampton student in December 2025. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTFresh questions are now being asked after details emerged of a police investigation involving Digwa two years before the fatal attack.What was Digwa accused of before the murder?According to Hampshire Police, officers received a report on 25 August 2023 concerning an alleged theft at the Sikh gurdwara on Burgess Road in Southampton.The force said martial arts lesson equipment, including blunt weapons, was reported missing from the temple between 23 July and 21 August that year. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTPolice confirmed two men in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of theft during the investigation. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTHowever, after reviewing the available evidence, both were released with no further action taken. Father of Stephen Lawrence's says 'history repeating' after Henry Nowak murder ‘I’m a fool’ killer’s confession after stabbing student as Elon Musk erupts Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our un...