Key facts
- Nigel Farage called for 'rage' following the murder of Henry Nowak.
- The call has sparked fear, particularly in minority communities.
- Protests and clashes with police occurred in Southampton, injuring 11 officers.
- Henry Nowak, 18, was murdered by 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa.
- An officer involved in Nowak's arrest resigned.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood condemned the protests as 'completely unacceptable.'
Nigel Farage's recent call for 'rage' following the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak has ignited concerns about the potential for inciting fear, particularly within minority communities. Professor Jagbir Jhutti-Johal has criticized political leaders for framing the case as an instance of 'two-tier policing,' warning that such rhetoric could be detrimental. The case itself centers on the stabbing death of Nowak by Vickrum Digwa, who is 23 years old. The controversy has also led to the resignation of a police officer involved in Nowak's arrest and has fueled protests, with accusations of racism and 'two-tier policing' being leveled against authorities. Heated clashes between protestors and police have been reported in Southampton, with 11 officers injured. The Independent Office for Police Conduct investigation into the police response is ongoing. Attorney General Richard Hermer has 28 days to respond to a sentencing review request. The victim, Henry Nowak, was arrested by police as he begged them to call an ambulance, having just been stabbed six times by Vickrum Digwa. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the violent protests and stated there was 'no justification for more violence and disorder,' directly rebuffing Farage's call for 'rage.' Starmer also stated he did not believe there was 'two-tier policing' in Britain. The Nowak family has called his treatment by police 'inhumane and degrading' but urged that his death should not be used to create division. In response to the case, British police chiefs will review guidelines on treating different ethnicities differently, which were developed in response to documented racism in policing. Hampshire Police has apologized over its handling of Nowak's death. Sir Keir Starmer faced Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, June 3, following the violent clashes.