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Police chief admits force failed murdered teenager Henry Nowak

The teenager was arrested after being stabbed, despite telling officers he needed help. His family say they were badly let down. Now, the chief constable has apologised. Find out what he has said and why the case is facing further scrutiny.

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00:00The Chief Constable of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has admitted his force failed murdered
00:06teenager Henry Nowak. The 18-year-old was stabbed in December 2025, but was handcuffed and arrested
00:13after officers were told he was the aggressor. His killer, Vikram Digwa, was convicted of murder
00:19in May. Henry repeatedly told police he'd been stabbed and could not breathe. His family,
00:24who have spoken out for the first time since Henry's passing, say they were badly let down
00:29by the police response and their treatment afterwards. Chief Constable Alexis Boone has
00:35apologised. Two officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct, while independent
00:41scrutiny of the case continues.

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