UK Police Bodycam Video Reveals Wrongful Arrest of Dying Teenager
June 2, 2026 • Al Jazeera
UK Police Bodycam Video Released Showing Wrongful Arrest of Teenager
A newly-released bodycam video has provided evidence of the wrongful arrest of 18-year-old Henry Nowak by UK police officers. The footage shows Nowak, who was suffering from stab wounds, being apprehended by law enforcement as he lay dying.
According to reports, Nowak had been falsely accused of racially abusing Vickrum Digwa, a Sikh man who was later convicted of murdering Nowak. The bodycam video obtained through a freedom of information request appears to contradict the initial account given by police at the time of the incident.
The footage shows officers approaching Nowak and attempting to restrain him as he lay on the ground. It is unclear from the video what exactly transpired between Nowak and Digwa, but it has been reported that Digwa had previously made a false accusation against Nowak.
Nowak’s family has expressed their outrage over the events surrounding his arrest and death. The incident has raised questions about police accountability and the handling of sensitive cases involving racial tensions.
The UK police bodycam video has been released as part of an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding Nowak’s death. Further details are expected to emerge in the coming days as the inquiry continues.
Source: Al Jazeera