Murdered student Henry Nowak told police 'I can't breathe' while handcuffed

An 18-year-old student, Henry Nowak, repeatedly told police "I can't breathe" while being handcuffed after suffering fatal stab wounds, his father has revealed. The killer, 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa, falsely informed officers at the scene that he had been the victim of a racist assault.

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I can't breathe

Bodycam footage released with the family's consent shows Nowak, who sustained stab wounds to his legs and a fatal injury to his heart, pleading "I've been stabbed" as he was being handcuffed. In the footage, an officer asks Nowak his name, to which he faintly replies "Henry." Digwa then approaches, claiming Nowak had attacked him.

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I've been stabbed

Officers questioned Digwa about his injuries, to which he responded about a swollen eye and bruise. When they turned to Nowak, he was heard repeating "I've been stabbed" and "I can't breathe" as he was moved into a seated position for handcuffing. He said "I can't breathe" three more times during the process.

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Yeah, yeah, I've got a swollen eye here, a little bruise here.

Vickrum Digwa was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 21 years. The attorney general's office confirmed it is reviewing the sentence under the unduly lenient sentence scheme following multiple requests. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage criticized the handling of the case, calling for "pure cold rage" and stating that fundamental legal principles had been disregarded. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, however, accused Farage of exacerbating divisions, emphasizing the need for equal treatment under the law.

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He says he's been stabbed, so let's just check him