Far-right politicians claim U.K. teen's murder shows "two-tier policing"
The murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak has sparked protests in the U.K., with far-right politicians claiming it highlights a 'two-tier policing' system. Nowak was stabbed last December, and body-cam footage of police handling the situation has raised serious concerns. The incident has led to clashes between protesters and law enforcement, as well as calls for calm from government officials.
- ▪Henry Nowak was murdered by Vickrum Digwa, who was recently sentenced to life in prison.
- ▪Body-cam footage shows Nowak pleading for help while being handcuffed by police.
- ▪Far-right politicians are using the incident to promote their agenda, claiming it reflects biased policing.
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World U.K. teen Henry Nowak's murder fuels protests as far-right politicians claim response shows "two-tier policing" By Holly Williams Holly Williams Senior Foreign Correspondent Holly Williams is a CBS News senior foreign correspondent based in the network's CBS London bureau. Williams joined CBS News in July 2012, and has more than 25 years of experience covering major news events and international conflicts across Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Read Full Bio Holly Williams June 3, 2026 / 7:35 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google London — Hundreds of protesters clashed with law enforcement in southern England on Tuesday — angry over the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak and the way he was treated by police.Right wing activists joined the protest, including Tommy Robinson, a…
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