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Henry Nowak's killer Vickrum Digwa given permission to appeal prison sentence for murder of teenager

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Henry Nowak's killer Vickrum Digwa given permission to appeal prison sentence for murder of teenager

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The killer of Henry Nowak has been given permission to appeal his prison sentence. Vickrum Digwa was found guilty of the murder of 18-year-old university student Henry Nowak in May 2026. Following his conviction at Southampton Crown Court, the 23-year-old was sentenced in June 2026 to life imprisonment with a strict minimum term of 21 years. He is appealing his sentence on the ground that it is too harsh. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The Court of Appeal will hear his case on November 5, according to ITV. The Attorney General is also appealing, arguing that Digwa's sentence is too lenient. Both arguments will be heard at the same time. In addition to the sentence, Digwa is separately seeking permission to appeal his conviction. Mr Nowak was fatally stabbed while walking home from a night out with friends in Southampton. More To Follow... Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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  1. Henry Nowak killer Vickrum Digwa to appeal life sentence after murdering student

    mirror.co.uk · 2h

  2. Nowak killer given leave to appeal against sentence

    bbc.co.uk · 2h

  3. Henry Nowak's killer allowed to appeal his sentence in bombshell ruling

    express.co.uk · 3h

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