In a jaw-dropping verdict that has outraged communities across the UK, the mother of convicted killer Vickrum Digwa has been sentenced to three years in prison for her shocking actions following the brutal murder of 18-year-old finance student Henry Nowak.

Kiran Kaur, 53, was found guilty of assisting an offender after she removed the knife used by her son to stab Henry to death on December 3, 2025 — then took the murder weapon back to the family home in a desperate attempt to cover up the crime.

Judge Slams Mother: “A Responsible Parent Would Have Done the Right Thing”

At Southampton Crown Court, Judge William Mousley KC delivered a powerful message, stating that Kaur’s actions made things far worse. Instead of encouraging her son to face justice, she allegedly helped fuel his false claims of being the victim — even as poor Henry lay dying terrified and alone.

Prosecutors described Kaur’s role as “crucial,” saying the missing weapon seriously hampered the police investigation and added to the web of lies surrounding the horrific killing. Digwa, 23, was already handed a life sentence with a minimum of 21 years for the murder.

The case has gripped the nation, raising painful questions about parental responsibility in the face of unimaginable tragedy. Henry Nowak’s family continues to grieve the loss of their bright young son, whose life was cut short in such a senseless act of violence.

Kaur, a mother-of-five who appeared emotional in court, had her defense argue it was a “spontaneous” moment of panic — but the judge wasn’t swayed, sending her straight to prison.

This devastating story is yet another heartbreaking reminder of how one night of horror can destroy multiple families forever.