Home Secretary to address MPs on Henry Nowak murder as Starmer demands answers over police actions - live updates

By JAMIE BULLEN, LIVE COVERAGE EDITOR Shabana Mahmood has told MPs the family of Henry Nowak deserve answers following the release of 'disturbing' bodycam footage showing how police officers treated him as he lay dying. The Home Secretary said Henry's murder was an 'evil act' as she made a statement in the Commons. Vickrum Digwa, 23, was yesterday jailed for life with a minimum term of 21 years for stabbing Mr Nowak, 18, six times with a religious blade he was carrying in Southampton. A police officer misidentified in the 999 call relating to Henry Nowak has been forced into hiding after he was subjected to death threats, Ms Mahmood has told the Commons. She said there had been a 'dangerous undercurrent' in the reaction to the crime and adds any threats against police officers are unacceptable. 'There can be no justification for intimidation, abuse, or attempts to take the law into one's own hands,' she said. Ms Mahmood has praised the Nowak family for their 'dignified' statement and added they 'deserved answers' following what she described as 'disturbing' bodycam footage. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has described the murder of Henry Nowak as an 'evil act' as she addressed MPs. Speaking at the despatch box, Ms Mahmood said: Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of the reaction to Henry Nowak's murder. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will shortly give a statement to the Commons following widespread outrage over the police response to the killing. Stick with us as we bring you updates. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.