Hampshire police chief apologizes for arresting Henry Nowak
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police Chief Constable Alexis Boon has apologized for the arrest and handcuffing of Henry Nowak, who was later stabbed to death by Vickrum Digwa. Boon told the BBC that the footage of the incident was “a tragedy” and that he understands why the family is upset with police. He stated the force is “sorry for handcuffing and arresting Henry at that time” and noted an independent investigation is underway. Separately, a former police officer, Christi Hill, has been forced into hiding after being falsely linked online to Nowak’s arrest. The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said a male officer had also been misidentified and had to move out of his home. In other news, Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey called Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s apology over the 1972 killing of five people in Belfast an “important moment” for the families. The Russian ambassador to the UK, Andrei Kelin, was summoned by the Foreign Office after a Russian drone struck a building in Romania, injuring two people.
What’s reported
Chief Constable Alexis Boon said the force is “sorry for handcuffing and arresting Henry [Nowak].”
Boon described the footage as “a tragedy” and “difficult to watch.”
An independent investigation into what happened is currently underway.
Former police constable Christi Hill was falsely accused online of being involved in the Nowak arrest.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said a male officer had been misidentified and had to move out of his home.
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey said Starmer’s apology over the 1972 “Springhill massacre” is an “important moment.”
Russian ambassador Andrei Kelin was summoned by the Foreign Office after a Russian drone struck a building in Romania, injuring two people.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed she uses disappearing messages in WhatsApp, “like most ministers.”
Key figures
Alexis Boon, chief constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight police
Henry Nowak, victim
Vickrum Digwa, killer of Henry Nowak
Christi Hill, former police constable
Shabana Mahmood, home secretary
Paul Maskey, Sinn Féin MP for West Belfast
Keir Starmer, prime minister
Andrei Kelin, Russian ambassador to the UK
Rachel Reeves, chancellor
Nick Thomas-Symonds, Cabinet Office minister
Edward Leigh, Conservative MP
Sources: The Guardian
