Henry Nowak murder: Responding to tragedy with hope and action
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The death of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak sparked protests last week after police bodycam footage showed officers handcuffing him as he lay fatally injured. His killer, Vickrum Digwa, has since been handed a life sentence after falsely claiming he had been the victim of racial abuse during the investigation.
Esther spoke with Paul Woodman, a leader at City Life Church, about the community’s response, and how churches are coming together to reflect, pray, and support those caught up in the unrest.
Released on 12 Jun 2026
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