Arabic version: نائب رئيس وزراء المملكة المتحدة ينتقد تعليقات نائب الرئيس الأمريكي حول جريمة قتل نوواك

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has expressed his disagreement with US Vice-President JD Vance regarding comments made about the murder of British teenager Henry Nowak. According to BBC News, Vance attributed Nowak’s death to a “mass invasion of migrants,” stating that the only response should be “righteous anger.”

Lammy addressed Vance directly, asserting that the murder, which involved the fatal stabbing of Nowak by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December last year, was unrelated to mass migration. Digwa, who has been sentenced to life in prison, claimed he acted in self-defense after falsely alleging racial abuse.

In a conversation with Vance, Lammy labeled the comments as “wrong” and emphasized the importance of Nowak’s family’s call for calm in the aftermath of the tragedy. He described their discussion as “agreeable” but maintained that he did not share Vance’s views on the perceived decline of Western civilization.

The murder of Henry Nowak has sparked significant debate in the UK regarding policing and knife crime laws, leading to protests in Southampton. Following Vance’s remarks, Downing Street criticized attempts to stir division through political commentary.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is currently investigating the actions of Hampshire Police in response to the incident. The head of Hampshire Police has apologized for the handling of Nowak during the incident, which included him being handcuffed while in distress.

As the discourse surrounding this case continues, Lammy and Vance, who have developed an unusual friendship over the years, navigate the complexities of their respective political landscapes.