What false accusation did the stabber make to police?

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The stabber falsely accused the victim of racial abuse.

The stabber, Vickrum Digwa, told officers that Henry Nowak had racially insulted him and that he himself was the victim. This false accusation was made when police arrived at the scene after Digwa had stabbed Nowak.
Digwa's Deception
When police arrived, Digwa immediately lied to them, claiming that Nowak had racially abused him. He presented himself as the victim of an insult, rather than the perpetrator of a violent stabbing. This false narrative was presented to officers as they attended to the mortally wounded Nowak.
Police Response to the False Accusation
The bodycam footage, played during Digwa's trial, shows that the police initially accepted Digwa's fabricated story. Instead of prioritizing aid for the bleeding Nowak, officers proceeded to handcuff him. Despite Nowak's repeated pleas that he had been stabbed and could not breathe, one officer audibly questioned whether he had actually been stabbed, indicating a lack of immediate belief in his condition.
Impact on the Victim and Family
Nowak's father described the police's treatment of his son as "shocking," "inhumane," and "degrading." He contrasted this with the treatment afforded to the murderer, stating that Digwa "was afforded decency. He was believed." The family later gave permission for the police bodycam footage to be released, highlighting the profound impact of the events.

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