The prison sentence handed to killer Vickrum Digwa has been referred to the Court of Appeal by the Solicitor General under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. Digwa, 23, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years after being convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak. The sentence was imposed by Judge William Mousley KC at Southampton Crown Court on 1 June.
Solicitor General Ellie Reeves KC MP said: "No sentence can ever undo the devastation that Henry's family have suffered, or fill the void left by his loss. But I hope this referral goes some way towards securing the justice they deserve."
The case will now be reviewed by the Court of Appeal, which has the power to increase the sentence if deemed unduly lenient. Further details are expected to follow as the legal process continues.
