The claim is clearly and directly supported by multiple sources. Henry Nowak's father, Mark Nowak, speaking on behalf of the family on the steps of Southampton Crown Court after the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa on 1 June 2026, stated: "We do not want his death to be used to create further division, hatred or tension." This was part of a broader family statement that also included "We want to use Henry's heartbreaking story to make change for the better" and "We want his story to help make our streets safer for everyone." This statement is confirmed by numerous sources including BBC News, AP News, the Hampshire Chronicle, the Independent, and was also quoted by the Home Secretary in a government statement. The family also reportedly later condemned disorder that broke out in Southampton, telling the Police and Crime Commissioner they did not support protests or unrest. The claim as phrased — "Henry Nowak's family did not want his death to be used to create further hatred" — is a faithful and accurate summary of the family's own words, which specifically included "hatred" alongside "division" and "tension." Sources: BBC News — Henry Nowak case: What happened and why it sparked national outrage (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvpv2xylgeo); Hampshire Chronicle — Sikh man jailed for life with a minimum of 21 years for knife murder of student (https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/national/26156980.sikh-man-jailed-life-minimum-21-years-knife-murder-student/); AP News — UK government condemns violence at protest of death of Henry Nowak (https://apnews.com/article/uk-stabbing-arrest-racism-police-henry-nowak-71085810a12499ffa68721478e6e983c); GOV.UK — Home Secretary response to Henry Nowak case (https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/home-secretary-statement-on-henry-nowak); The Independent — Starmer reads out powerful plea from Henry Nowak's family (https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/henry-nowak-father-keir-starmer-video-b2988702.html)