Two police officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct related to their actions involving Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old who died after being stabbed in December 2025. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) launched the investigation following a complaint from Nowak’s family.
The IOPC is examining whether the Hampshire Police officers failed to provide Henry Nowak with urgent medical attention and if their initial handling of the situation met professional standards. According to reports, Nowak was handcuffed while lying injured after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa. The officers initially treated him as a suspect, according to family complaints reported in multiple outlets.
The investigation will focus on potential breaches of professional standards by the two officers involved. The IOPC is acting following concerns raised by the family of the student, who questioned the officers’ response at the scene.
The Daily Mail reports that the IOPC stated its investigation would examine whether the Hampshire Police officers potentially breached professional standards.
Sky News reported that two police officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct over how they dealt with Henry Nowak prior to his death. The Guardian also noted that the IOPC is acting after a complaint from the family of the student, whom officers initially handcuffed and treated as a suspect.
The BBC reports that Henry Nowak, 18, was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025. The Independent also stated that the IOPC is investigating potential failures by officers to realize that Henry needed urgent medical attention.
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