Multiple news sources confirm that Henry Nowak's father, Mark Nowak, stood on the steps of Southampton Crown Court on June 1, 2026 (after the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa for Henry's murder) and delivered a family statement that explicitly included the words: "We do not want [Henry's] death to be used to create further division, hatred or tension. We want his story to help make our streets safer for everyone." This is confirmed by: - AOL News, which quotes Mark Nowak directly: "We want his story to help make our streets safer for everyone." - The Independent, which reports on the same statement and the broader family plea for change. - The BBC, which reports on the family's statements and their calls for knife crime to be treated as a "national emergency." The claim in the speech — "Henry Nowak's family wanted his story to make the streets safer for everyone" — is a faithful paraphrase of the family's own words. The speech was given on June 3, 2026, less than 48 hours after the June 1 court statement, which aligns with the "less than 48 hours ago" framing in the speech. Sources: - AOL News: "Starmer reads out powerful plea from Henry Nowak's family in call for unity" — https://www.aol.com/articles/starmer-reads-powerful-plea-henry-115005000.html - The Independent: "Henry Nowak's father says the way police treated his dying son was 'inhumane and degrading'" — https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/henry-nowak-stabbing-police-handcuffs-b2987717.html - BBC News: "Murdered student Henry Nowak 'did not die with dignity' says family" — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62ek7lk553o