Court of Appeal hears sentence challenge in Henry Nowak murder case
The killer of Henry Nowak is appealing his life sentence, with his legal representative arguing the term is manifestly excessive. Meanwhile, the victim's family has described the appeal as ludicrous, and it was argued in court that the offender deserved a longer sentence due to false accusations.
The Court of Appeal has heard arguments regarding the prison sentence of Vickrum Digwa, who was previously sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Henry Nowak. Legal representatives for Digwa are challenging the length of the jail term, describing the punishment as manifestly excessive.
At the same time, it was argued during the court hearing that the killer should have actually received a longer sentence. This contention was raised in relation to false accusations made by the offender.
The proceedings have also drawn a strong reaction from the victim's family. Relatives of Henry Nowak have spoken out about the legal challenge, describing the appeal against the life sentence as ludicrous.
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