Kiran Kaur, the mother of Henry Nowak’s convicted killer, has been transferred to a high-security female prison unit at HMP Bronzefield in Surrey. Kaur, 53, was sentenced last month to three years in prison for assisting an offender by removing the knife her son, Vickrum Digwa, used to fatally stab 18-year-old student Henry Nowak in Southampton last December.

Digwa, 23, received a life sentence with a minimum term of 21 years for the murder. After the stabbing, he falsely claimed to police that he had been the victim of a racist attack. However, body-worn camera footage released by the police showed Henry being taken into custody while he was already suffering from fatal stab wounds.

Kaur’s transfer places her in House Block Four at HMP Bronzefield, which also houses other high-profile female offenders including nurse Lucy Letby, convicted child murderer Beinash Batool, and Constance Marten, who was jailed for gross negligence manslaughter. The unit is known for its enhanced accommodations compared to typical prison conditions, reportedly featuring en-suite showers, televisions, DVD players, access to a beauty salon, and what is described as a “nice restaurant” with a varied menu.

According to sources within the prison, Kaur reportedly feigned an inability to speak English after bodycam footage emerged, a move believed to have influenced her placement in this more secure and comfortable unit rather than a standard facility.

At sentencing, Judge William Mousley noted Kaur’s role in removing the knife from the crime scene and storing it at home alongside other weapons in Digwa’s bedroom. The judge emphasized that a responsible parent would have intervened, highlighting Kaur’s role as “crucial” in the aftermath of the murder.

Meanwhile, Digwa was sent to HMP Frankland, a high-security male prison colloquially known as “Monster Mansion,” where reports indicated he has faced hostility from other inmates. The contrasts between the facilities housing Digwa and his mother have drawn attention and commentary from sources familiar with the prison system.

The company operating HMP Bronzefield was contacted for comment but did not provide a statement.