Tributes to student killed on night out with football friends | ITV News
Henry Nowak, 18, from Essex, was in his first year at Southampton University. He suffered fatal stab injuries ITV News Meridian
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- Henry Nowak was an 18-year-old University of Southampton student who was fatally stabbed in Southampton in December 2025. A trial related to his death was ongoing around May 2026, with charges linked to the alleged stabbing incident and associated events.[2][3]
Context and key developments (summary)
- Timeline: The fatal stabbing occurred on Belmont Road in the Portswood area as Nowak was returning from a night out in early December 2025. This event prompted a murder investigation and media coverage in late 2025 and early 2026.[3][2]
- Legal proceedings: A suspect, Vickrum Digwa, faced murder-related charges in connection with the incident, with coverage noting self-defense claims and related court proceedings. There were also charges against another individual linked to the scene.[1][2][3]
- Tributes and impact: Following the death, families and the local community issued tributes, and the case contributed to ongoing discussions about knife crime in Southampton and the broader UK.[8][2]
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