The death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton is weighing on the political mood in Britain. The teenager was stabbed, and police later admitted they had mistaken the victim for the perpetrator. Right-wing politicians like Nigel Farage are using the case to stoke anger against the authorities.
Keir Starmer is under pressure. The affair could further worsen his government’s already difficult situation. A by-election in the region is now being overshadowed by the scandal.
Southampton police have since apologized to the victim’s family. Officers initially handcuffed the teenager before realizing their mistake. The opposition accuses the police of failure.
Source: www.spiegel.de
