Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for scrutiny after bodycam footage showed police response during the fatal stabbing of Henry Nowak in Southampton.

The footage, which has sparked public outrage and protests, shows officers handcuffing the injured teenager after he was attacked by Vickrum Digwa, who has since been jailed for at least 21 years for murder.

The case has triggered debate over policing practices, including past “anti-racism commitments” that critics say may have influenced officers’ decisions, while police officials say no formal policy requires unequal treatment.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council has said it will review its approach, and an independent watchdog investigation is ongoing, the BBC has reported.

The incident has led to political tensions, protests in Southampton, and calls from senior figures for further inquiries into police conduct and accountability.