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During the trial concerning the murder of Henry, the jury was informed that the defendant, Digwa, consistently maintained a fabricated version of events to the police following his arrest. He claimed that Henry had knocked off his turban, causing his hair to fall into his eyes, prompting him to stab twice in an act of self-defense. However, this account was challenged by video evidence.
Footage from after Henry had been stabbed, but before police arrived, showed that Digwa’s hair was “tied up on his head neatly.” In contrast, officers’ bodycam recordings at the scene depicted his hair “undone and hanging loose.” The prosecutor argued these visuals revealed the falsity of Digwa’s statements, pointing to a “dishonest claim of self defence taking root from the outset.”
The recently released video, supplied to the BBC by the Crown Prosecution Service and Hampshire police, begins just after 23:47 GMT when medics had arrived and were taking over CPR efforts from police officers who had been attempting to save Henry. Throughout the footage, Digwa is heard expressing irritation at the flashing emergency vehicle lights, requesting the officer to “turn the flashes off.” When denied, he asks if the vehicles could be moved to reduce the glare in his eyes. Meanwhile, the officer is shown verifying Digwa’s personal information by radio, though this was muted in the released video. After discussions between officers about a video recorded by bystanders, Digwa is arrested.
When the male officer addresses Digwa again, he stresses the importance of the moment, stating the time as 11:55 and informing Digwa that he is being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Despite Digwa’s confusion and repeated questions about the arrest, the officer advises him of his right to remain silent but warns that failing to mention something during questioning that he later relies on in court might be harmful to his defense. The officer also emphasizes the need for a prompt investigation to prevent further harm.
The video concludes while medical professionals continue their efforts to resuscitate Henry, who is subsequently declared dead at 00:37 GMT on December 4, 2025. Prior to being transported in a police van, it was confirmed by Hampshire police—and previously reported by the Nowak family—that Digwa was never handcuffed. Mark Nowak, speaking out after the sentencing, highlighted this detail, recalling how Digwa himself told the court that during his arrest, police even allowed him to choose his food in the kitchen. He described the situation as having an “unbearable” contrast
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