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Man, 22, charged with murder of student who died on night out in Southampton

An 18-year-old student was fatally stabbed during a night out with football teammates; police charged a 22-year-old with murder and possession of a bladed article.

  • Hampshire Constabulary said Vickrum Digwa faces murder and bladed-article charges and is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Monday, December 8.
  • On Wednesday Henry Nowak was stabbed during a night out with new football teammates, suffering a puncture wound to the chest and two to the back of his leg in Belmont Road, Portswood.
  • Police cordoned off Belmont Road, Portswood, after finding the victim with a puncture wound to the chest and two wounds to the back of the leg.
  • The University of Southampton said it was deeply saddened and pledged support for students and police, while students are urged to contact the student hub, 24/7 at 02380 599 599.
  • Investigations remain active with multiple individuals released on bail or subject to further enquiries, including Kiran Kaur, 52, charged with assisting an offender, a 51-year-old man released on police bail, and a 26-year-old man released with no further action on murder but bailed on other charges.
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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
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