Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has accused Nigel Farage of exploiting the tragic murder of teenager Henry Nowak to sow "division" and rejected claims that the case demonstrated "two-tier policing." The exchange occurred during a heated debate in the House of Commons, as the political fallout from the 18-year-old's death continued.

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, had suggested that the British public reacted with "pure, cold rage" to the actions of police. Officers had initially arrested Nowak, who was white, after his killer falsely accused him of racism. The incident, which occurred in Southampton last December, has prompted a significant political reaction.

Farage repeated his assertion that the case was the result of "two-tier policing," citing anti-racism guidance issued to police bosses. He argued that such guidelines led forces to treat different ethnic groups in unequal ways. The Prime Minister countered that politicians should respond to the case with "serious work, not rage."

The murder of Henry Nowak by Vickrum Digwa, 23, has led to Digwa being jailed for life with a minimum of 21 years. Digwa stabbed Nowak with a large blade, later claiming he carried it as part of his Sikh faith. Crucially, Digwa falsely told police that he had been the victim of a racist attack, leading to the initial arrest of Nowak.

Bodycam footage released this week showed officers handcuffing the student, Nowak, as he lay dying and stated, "I can't breathe." The incident is currently under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), the official policing watchdog. The circumstances of the arrest have drawn widespread attention and political commentary.

Following the incident, Farage released a video clip in which he described the police response as evidence of "two-tier Britain" and called for an end to "anti-white prejudice." He specifically stated, "Henry's family have responded to this in just the most extraordinarily dignified way. But I suggest the rest of us respond to this with pure, cold rage."

In Parliament, Farage reiterated his "two-tier policing" argument, warning that public trust in law enforcement could erode further if people feel they are not treated fairly. He faced repeated heckling from other Members of Parliament who urged him to condemn clashes with police that occurred on Tuesday evening.

The Prime Minister expressed his shock at Farage's reaction to the case, accusing him of attempting to exploit the situation for political gain. The debate highlights the sensitive nature of policing, race, and public trust in the UK, with the Nowak case becoming a focal point for these complex issues.