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Digwa Sentenced to Minimum 21 Years for Murder

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 10:26 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Kaur was sentenced to three years for removing the knife used to kill Henry Nowak on 3 December 2025.
Digwa was sentenced to imprisonment with a minimum 21 years for murdering Henry Nowak on 1 June 2026.
Sentences will be reviewed at a Court of Appeal hearing on 5 November 2026.
The Home Office will seek to deport foreign criminals at the first opportunity.
Kaur’s sentence includes 221 remand days and may qualify for early release.

History

Historical Context

Britain’s deport-first approach grew from the hostile-environment policy launched in October 2012 by Home Secretary Theresa May, which by August 2025 applied to nationals from 23 countries. Amber Rudd later defended deportation targets despite leaked memos showing a 12,800-person goal for 2017-18. The Court of Appeal will revisit Kaur’s three-year term and Digwa’s 21-year sentence on 5 November 2026, testing that legacy.

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Story summary

Kaur was sentenced to three years for removing the knife used to kill Henry Nowak on 3 December 2025.
Digwa was sentenced to imprisonment with a minimum 21 years for murdering Henry Nowak on 1 June 2026.
Sentences will be reviewed at a Court of Appeal hearing on 5 November 2026.
The Home Office will seek to deport foreign criminals at the first opportunity.
Kaur’s sentence includes 221 remand days and may qualify for early release.

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