Henry Nowak arrest footage raises 'serious questions for police', PM says

Sir Keir Starmer says the question of "how accusations of racism informed decision making" must be addressed, as protesters clash with police in Southampton.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said bodycam footage of police arresting Henry Nowak before his murder raises "serious questions" about how accusations of racism influenced police decisions. The killer, Vickrum Digwa, lied to officers claiming he was the victim of a racist attack, while the 18-year-old victim was handcuffed and said "I can't breathe". The IOPC is investigating, and Starmer did not rule out a wider inquiry.

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