Mother of Henry Nowak's killer may face early release and deportation

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 21:28 · Archive

Kiran Kaur, jailed for three years for concealing the knife used to murder Essex finance student Henry Nowak, could be deported and released early.

Kiran Kaur, an Indian national, was jailed for three years at Southampton Crown Court in July for assisting an offender. She removed the knife used by her son Vickrum Digwa to kill finance student Henry Nowak from the crime scene on the night of the murder on 3 December 2025. Mr Nowak, 18, was from Chafford Hundred, Essex.

Digwa was jailed for life with a minimum term of 21 years on 1 June for the murder. He falsely claimed that Mr Nowak had racially abused him.

The Home Office has signalled that Kaur, as a foreign national, could be eligible for deportation under the Government's scheme to remove foreign criminals. The Home Office declined to comment on individual cases but said: 'Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Henry Nowak, whose life was cruelly cut short in a horrific act of violence. We will always seek to deport foreign criminals at the first opportunity.'

According to ITV News, Kaur could serve less than half of her three-year sentence and be freed around the anniversary of Mr Nowak's death under the Government's early release scheme.

Kaur is also appealing against her sentence. A hearing is scheduled at the Court of Appeal on 5 November.

Mother of Henry Nowak's killer may face early release and deportation — Image: Brentwood Guardian

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Mum of Henry Nowak's killer could be released from prison EARLYKiran Kaur, jailed for helping son Vickrum Digwa conceal the knife used to murder Henry Nowak, could face UK deportation and early release.Brentwood Guardian · 15 Oct, 20:49
Mum of Henry Nowak's killer could be released from prison EARLYKiran Kaur, jailed for helping son Vickrum Digwa conceal the knife used to murder Henry Nowak, could face UK deportation and early release.Colchester Gazette · 15 Oct, 20:49
Mum of Henry Nowak's killer could be released from prison EARLYKiran Kaur, jailed for helping son Vickrum Digwa conceal the knife used to murder Henry Nowak, could face UK deportation and early release.Echo (Basildon) · 15 Oct, 20:49

In this story: Kiran Kaur · Vickrum Digwa · Henry Nowak · Essex · Southampton Crown Court

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