Henry Nowak’s Killer Vickrum Digwa Complains and make a Request From ‘Monster Mansion’ Jail

Vickrum Digwa, the man jailed for life for murdering 18-year-old Henry Nowak, is now claiming that his human rights are being breached because he is being held in one of Britain’s most feared high-security prisons. The 23-year-old killer, who was convicted in June, has reportedly complained that he fears becoming a target for other inmates inside HMP Frankland, the Category A prison in County Durham often nicknamed “Monster Mansion” because it houses some of the country’s most notorious criminals.

Digwa was found guilty of fatally stabbing Henry Nowak during a completely unprovoked attack in Southampton in December last year. The court heard that Henry had simply been walking home after a night out when Digwa, who did not know him, attacked him with a large kitchen knife measuring around 21cm (8 inches) long.

After the stabbing, Digwa allegedly tried to mislead police by falsely claiming that Henry had racially attacked him first. Officers initially believed his account, and the dying teenager was even handcuffed while desperately trying to tell police that he had been stabbed. Henry repeatedly said he could not breathe before collapsing and later dying from his injuries. The jury rejected Digwa’s version of events after hearing evidence that exposed his lies. During the trial, the court also heard that Digwa had an unhealthy obsession with knives and other weapons.

Following his conviction and life sentence, Digwa was transferred to HMP Frankland, one of the UK’s most secure prisons. The prison is reserved for inmates considered extremely dangerous and houses murderers, serial killers, terrorists, and other high-risk offenders serving long or life sentences.

According to reports, Digwa has become increasingly fearful since arriving at the prison. He has reportedly claimed that being held there places him at risk from other prisoners and has argued that this amounts to a breach of his human rights. He is said to have requested a transfer to a lower-security Category B prison, believing he would be safer there and have easier access to visits from family members.

Reports also suggest that Digwa has refused to leave his cell on his own because he fears being attacked. Instead, prison staff reportedly bring his meals directly to his cell, and he allegedly asked to remain in segregation while officials considered his request to be moved. Sources claim he complained that restrictions on contact with his father and brother were unfair and hoped those rules would change if he was transferred.

However, prison authorities have reportedly rejected his request, describing his arguments as having no valid basis. Instead of moving him, officials have increased security whenever he leaves his cell, with reports saying he is escorted by four prison officers during exercise periods to ensure safety and maintain order.

A Prison Service spokesperson said the inmate is being managed according to the seriousness of the crimes for which he was convicted. Officials stressed that prisoners are placed within the prison estate based on security assessments and the severity of their offences.

HMP Frankland has gained a reputation as one of Britain’s toughest prisons. It is home to several of the country’s most notorious offenders, including former Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens, who murdered Sarah Everard, and serial killer and rapist Levi Bellfield. The prison is designed to hold adult male offenders who are serving lengthy prison terms, including life sentences, or who are considered among the highest security risks in the UK prison system.