The father and brother of Vickrum Digwa, who was recently sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak in Southampton, have been charged with multiple weapon offences. Police reported that a knuckleduster, machete, swords, and other weapons were allegedly found following the stabbing attack on December 3, 2025.
The family appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on June 2, 2026, to face the charges.
Family Faces Weapon Charges
Vickrum Digwa, 23, who committed the fatal stabbing, is now facing six counts of possessing an offensive weapon. His father, Moga Singh, 52, and brother, Gurpreet Digwa, 27, have been charged with the same offences. Additionally, Gurpreet faces further charges including possession of an asp, air rifle, axe, and kirpan in public places.
Seized Weapons Revealed
Police allege that on December 4, 2025, the day after the murder, a flick knife, extendable baton, knuckledusters, machete, swords, and kusaris were discovered. The presence of these illegal weapons has increased the severity of the charges against the Digwa family members.
Court Appearance And Legal Proceedings
At Southampton Magistrates’ Court, defence lawyer Harmail Gill requested a four-week adjournment to allow both sides time to examine the charges. The magistrates agreed to a hearing on July 9 and released Moga Singh and Gurpreet Digwa on unconditional bail until that date.
Background Of The Murder Case
Vickrum Digwa stabbed Henry Nowak five times with a ceremonial sword in a random street attack as the student was returning home from a night out. Disturbing bodycam footage showed that police initially doubted Henry’s claims of being stabbed, which resulted in him being handcuffed incorrectly while he was dying.
Hampshire Police are currently under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct following public and political outcry over the incident.
Family Impact And Public Reaction
Henry’s parents spoke emotionally during the sentencing, describing the ongoing trauma they have endured. His mother said the pain of losing Henry was “beyond anything I knew existed,” while his father described the police’s treatment of his son as “degrading” and “inhumane.”
Originally published by UKNIP.
