THE man who killed Henry Nowak told his brother “I’m a fool” in confession during a quiet chat in a police van after the brutal murder.
Within 36 hours of murdering Henry Nowak , 23, was recorded admitting to his brother that he had stabbed the student.
Henry was pronounced dead at the scene after being stabbed several times Credit: PA
Digwa was sentenced to life in prison despite lying to officers at the scene Credit: Reuters
Digwa and his brother were speaking Punjabi as they were driven to court for a custody extension hearing on December 5, 2025.
At the scene Digwa had lied to and even his own family about the murder in Southampton.
Henry Nowak was handcuffed by cops and bled to death on the pavement while Digwa spun responding officers a web of lies.
He insisted he had been “racially attacked” and had only pushed and punched Henry in self-defence.
Digwa and his brother were recorded discussing what weapon was used to stab Henry Credit: PA
Digwa’s dad and brother now face weapon charges for possessing a cache of blades in a private place Credit: PA
Digwa told cops he had been ‘racially attacked’ by Henry Credit: Hampshire Police
Footage emerged of Henry Nowak being placed in handcuffs at the scene Credit: AFP
A transcript, originally obtained by the BBC , now shows that Digwa had confessed to the killing, and prayed to god to save him and his brother and parents – who had all been arrested.
brother, Gurpreet, asked him: “What did you do? Did you even do anything?”
Digwa pointed to his shoulder and told his brother: “One here, towards the face and one on the chest.”
Digwa’s older brother told him “you should not have done it” and at various points told his brother that he should have “just pushed” or “beaten up” Henry.
Gurpreet then asked Digwa: “Why did you use the kirpan?”
replied: “I’m a fool.”
The pair would go on to discuss what weapon Digwa had used to kill Henry, and what they should say he used.
They would also discuss the suggestion that Digwa should claim he had acted in self-defence.
Gurpreet encouraged his brother to say he was defending himself despite admitting he had stabbed Henry several times.
When Digwa said he was concerned about CCTV being near the scene Gurpreet told him to focus on his prayer.
18-year-old Henry was on his way home from a night out when he was stabbed Credit: PA
Digwa has appealed his sentence Credit: PA
Digwa said he would pray and recite bani – the sacred hymns and teachings of the Sikh Gurus.
Gurpreet prayed for several minutes before ending with: “We have not done anything wrong God, please have mercy on us and protect us.
“Save all of us from here and get us home safely.”
With their parents also in custody, the brothers talked about how their parents would be coping and if they would be affected if Digwa was found guilty.
Their mum, Kiran Kaur, was convicted of assisting an offender after she removed the weapon used to kill Henry and hid it at Digwa’s request.
Gurpreet and his dad, Moga Singh, did not face any charges in relation to the murder.
But, on the same day Henry was declared dead, Moga, Gurpreet and Digwa were charged with weapon offences.
The brother's conversation
Gurpreet Digwa asked his brother: “What did you do? Did you even do anything?”
Vickrum pointed to his shoulder and replied: “One here, towards the face and one on the chest.”
Gurpreet told him: “You should not have done it.”
Gurpreet went on to tell his brother he should have just pushed or beaten up Henry before asking: “Why did you use the kirpan?”
Vickrum replied: “I am a fool.”
The pair then went on to discuss what knife Vickrum had used to kill Henry.
Gurpreet: “Which Shastar did you use? (term – actual term used to refer to the religious or ceremonial weapon). Which weapon?”
Vickrum: “Shura – knife.”
Gurpreet: “You should have said Dui (your other one).”
Gurpreet: “Say – Dorri (one that worn around the neck, the religious ceremonial small weapon).”
Vickrum: “Will check with the solicitor.”
Gurpreet: “What was written?”
Vickrum: “Kirpan.”
Gurpreet: “You should say that have used Kirpan.”
Vickrum: “I have said Kirpan too.”
Gurpreet: “Doori [sic] is the Kirpan – means the kirpan. Speak with the solicitor first and then get doori written down or recorded.
“Maharaj protect/save all of us from here. Where have we ended up… Pray from the heart if you have not done anything wrong.”
When the brothers discussed their solicitor Digwa was warned by Gurpreet “not to show off or try to act all hard.”
All three pleaded not guilty to possessing weapons including machetes, swords, knuckle dusters and flick knives.
The cache of blades was discovered at the family home in St Denys Road, Southampton.
Gurpreet Digwa also pleaded not guilty to an additional four charges of possessing weapons in a public place, in a car in Belmont Road.
The trio are due to stand trial at Southampton Magistrates’ Court in September 2027.
Digwa was sentenced to life in for stabbing 18-year-old Henry to death and falsely claiming he was the victim of a racist attack as the teenager lay dying.
He was held at Winchester Prison before being switched to last month.
He is currently languishing in HMP Frankland along with the likes of and Levi Bellfield.
, 23, is terrified he will be targeted by inmates at the Durham prison and refuses to even leave his cell, sources told The Sun.
He had reportedly been pleading with the prison service to be moved, and claiming his had been violated.
However, despite his best efforts, his plea to be moved from the high-security nick to a Category B prison has been denied and his human rights claims branded “baseless.”
and now of possessing an offensive weapon in a private place alongside his brother and dad.
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