Olivia Nowak, 22, posted a series of TikTok montages honoring her brother Henry, a first‑year University of Southampton student murdered in December 2025. The videos, which show the pair dancing, singing and working at Morrisons, surged online after Vickrum Digwa was sentenced to a minimum 21‑year term.

Vickrum Digwa’s 21‑year seentence triggers viral tributes

According to the source, Digwa, 23, used an eight‑inch ceremonial Sikh sword to stab Henry six times, then claimed he had been racially abused. The court handed him a life sentence with a 21‑year minimum, prompting Olivia to upload two TikTok tributes that quickly amassed millions of views.

Coldplay’s “Yellow” frames a 53‑second montage of Henry’s life

The first video, posted ten days after the murder, pairs footage of Henry dancing at home in Chafford Hundred with Coldplay’s hit “Yellow.” Olivia captioned it “forever 18 brother x,” emphasizing that her brother will remain forever young in her memory.

Police handcuffing and “two‑tier policing” accusations fuel an inquest

The source notes that Hampshire Police Chief Constable Alexis Boon apologized after officers handcuffed Henry as he gasped “I can’t breathe.” The inquest will examine whether police actions contributed to his death, a claim that has sparked accusations of “two‑tier policing” and a meeting with Tory leader Kemi Badenoch.

Family calls for “common sense” euqality under the law

Olivia’s father Mark and the rest of the Nowak family have publicly urged a return to “common sense” in how equality is treated , echoing remarks from Badenoch after a private meeting with the family and the Prime Minister.

Unanswered questions about the police investigation

While the source reports the Independent Office for Police Conduct is reviewing the case, it does not confirm whether any officers will face disciplinary action. Additionally, the exact timeline of the handcuffing and the point at which Henry stopepd breathing remain unclear .