A former policewoman has hit out at Hampshire Constabulary over alleged inaction after she was falsely identified as one of the officers at the scene while tragic Henry Nowak lay dying in handcuffs.
Christi Hill, who left the force in April 2024 and was therefore not a serving officer at the time of Henry’s killing by murderer Vickrum Digwa in December 2025, has faced death threats, been branded a “murderer” and had her name and photograph circulated on social media since the case came to trial.
Bodycam footage released during proceedings showed the harrowing final moments of Henry’s life after he was stabbed multiple times by Digwa, who falsely accused his victim of racism and was branded a “wicked liar” by the judge who jailed him for 21-years on Monday.
In a case which has been compared to the infamous George Floyd police killing in the US of 2020 – which sparked the Black Lives Matter movement – footage shows Henry repeatedly telling officers he had been stabbed and struggling to breathe. However, police appeared to treat Digwa as the victim, with one officer responding to Henry’s pleas by saying: “I don’t think you have, mate.”
Since details of the case emerged, public anger over Henry’s death has intensified, with calls for the officers involved to face justice. Thousands attended a protest outside Southampton Central Police Station on Tuesday, where demonstrators chanted “We can’t breathe” and “Take the knee”. Several arrests were made after the protest turned violent.
On Wednesday, Hill, who served as a police constable for 11 years, took part in an interview with GB News presenter Ben Leo from an undisclosed safe house, where she condemned the actions of her former employers. She claimed Hampshire Constabulary had shown a “clear lack of support” as she remains in hiding from those she fears may wish her harm.
What turmoil has Christ Hill faced?
“It’s been horrendous over the past couple of days, especially yesterday. Everything moved so quickly that you almost feel like you’ve lost control of the situation immediately.”
Christi outlined what she says was Hampshire Police’s response after she became the target of death threats, threats of serious violence and attempts to identify and track down members of her family online.
She said: “I’ve been in contact with them and said: ‘Please just use my name, use my photograph again if you have to. Just be absolutely clear that I was not a serving police officer at the time of the incident.’ It doesn’t need to be any more complicated than that.”
She added: “I’ve had nothing back.”
Christi continued: “They acknowledged the risk because of the online abuse. They agreed to move me to a safe location, which they have done.
“Other than that, I’ve had next to no communication from them whatsoever and, to be honest, I feel really let down.”
How did Christi Hill respond to the threats made against her?
Hill, who confirmed she had been allocated a police welfare officer, said she felt compelled to issue a public statement after misinformation about her involvement spread online and was later repeated by artificial intelligence platform Grok.
The confusion stems from a national police bravery awards media release featuring a photograph of Hill and a former colleague, both of whom have since been incorrectly linked to the case.
In a public statement, Hill said: “I am writing this post with a heavy heart, both out of deep sadness for a tragic event and out of a necessity to protect my reputation, safety and peace of mind.
“Today, my name and image have been widely circulated on social media, and now by AI platforms such as Grok, falsely identifying me as one of the arresting officers in the Henry Nowak case.
“To be absolutely clear, I was not involved in this incident. In fact, I left Hampshire Constabulary in April 2024.
“The tragic events involving Henry Nowak occurred in December 2025.”
She added: “It is deeply unsettling to have my name wrongly attached to such a high-profile and sensitive matter whilst there has been a clear lack of support from Hampshire Constabulary in rectifying this false narrative in a timely manner.”
What has Hampshire Constabulary said?
Hampshire Constabulary has confirmed it will not be naming the officers involved while an Independent Office for Police Conduct investigation remains ongoing.
The force also warned against the spread of misinformation online after multiple people were wrongly identified.
A force spokesperson said: “We know there has been significant commentary following the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa and we recognise the desire for answers about the police response that night.
“However, what we cannot accept is the significant spread of misinformation online by those intent on causing further fear and division by making threats to officers and sharing names that are simply not true.
“A police officer unrelated to this case has been misidentified online and subject to death threats.
“The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is continuing its independent investigation into our response on the night in question, following our self-referral the next day.
“While that progresses, we ask that people avoid harmful speculation online.”
Hill’s mother, Nikki Hill, described the impact on her daughter, saying: “It’s been terrible seeing her name and face all over the internet calling her a murderer.”
The case comes after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said a male officer had also been wrongly identified online and forced to leave his home after receiving threats.
The Express has contacted Hampire Police for a comment via email.