A man has been found guilty of murdering first-year university student Henry Nowak with a ceremonial knife in Southampton. The victim was killed as he walked back from a night out.
The verdict was delivered on May 28, 2026, at Southampton Crown Court. The defendant, whose name has not been released, was convicted after a trial that heard details of the attack.
Henry Nowak, a first-year student, was fatally stabbed with a ceremonial knife. The incident occurred in the early hours of a morning in Southampton, though the exact date has not been confirmed.
Sentencing is expected to take place at a later date. The case has shocked the local community and the university.
