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Finance student Henry Nowak, 18, was on his way home from a night out when he was attacked by stranger Vikrum Digwa, 23, with the eight inch 'Shastar' blade.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: May 14, 2026, 2:35 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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