Vickrum Digwa, the man sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton, has appeared in court alongside his father and brother on multiple weapons charges. The 23-year-old appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Thursday facing six counts of possessing an offensive weapon in a private place.
The alleged weapons include a flick knife, an extendable baton, knuckledusters, a machete, swords and kusaris. His father, Moga Singh, 52, and brother, Gurpreet Digwa, 27, both of Southampton, appeared alongside him on the same charges. Gurpreet faces four additional counts: possessing an offensive weapon (an asp) in a public place, possessing a prohibited weapon (an air rifle), possessing an axe in a public place, and possessing a knife (a kirpan) in a public place.
All offences are alleged to have occurred on December 4 2025, the day after Henry Nowak was killed. Vickrum Digwa appeared in the dock wearing a dark suit, blue tie and blue turban, accompanied by two security officers. His father and brother, who are on bail, appeared in civilian clothing.
Jennifer Pitt, chair of the magistrates, adjourned the proceedings until July 9. Moga Singh and Gurpreet Digwa were released on unconditional bail until then, while Vickrum Digwa was granted technical bail as he is currently serving a jail sentence. Ms Pitt also permitted Vickrum to appear at the next hearing via videolink from prison.
