Man charged with murder of University of Southampton student - ITVX
Henry Nowak, who's 18, from Chafford Hundred in Essex, was found with a puncture wound to his chest and two to his leg. ITV News Meridian
www.itv.comI don’t have live access to refreshable news in this moment, but here’s what’s widely reported about Henry Nowak up to now:
- Henry Nowak was an 18-year-old University of Southampton student from Essex who was fatally stabbed in Southampton on December 3, 2025, while returning from a night out. He died after a confrontation on Belmont Road in the Portswood area; initial reports indicated multiple stab wounds and that emergency services could not save him.[1][2][3]
- A male suspect, Vickrum Digwa, was charged with murder and possession of a bladed weapon in public in connection with the killing, and his case has featured in court proceedings; there has also been coverage of related actions, including charges against others associated with the incident.[2][3][1]
- Tributes were paid to Henry by family and local communities, and the incident had sparked discussions about knife crime and youth violence in the area.[8][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest updates and provide a concise timeline, key court developments, and any quoted statements from family or authorities. I can also summarize how this case has influenced local debate on knife crime in Southampton and similar contexts. Would you like me to fetch the most current developments and compile a short briefing with citations?