A neighbour in Southampton filmed 23‑year‑old Vickrum Digwa brandishing an air pistol and an air rifle in his back garden on 18 October 2022 , three years before he murdered 18‑year‑old Henry Nowak. The footage, released by a local news outlet, shows Digwa and a companion shooting at a wooden board, prompting the neighbour to call the police.. According to the report , the police declined to act because no other residents had reported incidents.

Southampton neighbour’s video surfaces three years before the Nowak murder

The new video, taken by a neighbour, shows Digwa and another man holding what appears to be an air pistol and an air rifle. The neighbour ,startled by loud gunshots on 18 October 2022, investigated and saw the pair shooting at a wooden board. The neighbour filed a report, but Hampshire Police said they could not intervene as there were no other complaints.

Digwa’s family ties to the Nihang Sikh martial tradition

Digwa’s family belong to the Nihang Sikh community, a martial sect that prides itself on skill with swords, knives, and other weapons. The community traditionally uses these weapons defensively, yet the footage suggests a more aggressive fascination with armaments.. According to the source, this raises questions about whether Digwa’s weapon obsession extended beyond the 2022 incident.

Police mishandling of the 2022 shooting report and its aftermath

The neighbour’s report was dismissed by Hampshire Police, who said no other residents had reported the shooting. This decision came to light after Digwa’s 2024 murder conviction, when the police apologized for arresting Henry Nowak and failing to provide timely medical care.. The report highlights the police’s failure to investigate the 2022 footage, a point that has sparked public outrage.

Family members face charges linked to the murder and weapon possession

Digwa’s mother, Kiran Kaur, was found guilty of assisting an offender by removing a weapon from the murder scene. His brother Gurpreet and father Mogha Singh face charges of possession of offensive weapons. These charges, reported by the source, underscore the broader family involvement in the case.

Unanswered questions about Digwa’s pre‑crime weapon use

Who was the unnamed second man seen in the 2022 footage? Did Digwa possess other weapons before the murder? Why did the police ignore the neighbour’s report? The source does not answer these questions,leaving gaps in the narrative that may influence future investigations.