Vickrum Digwa, 23, convicted of murdering 18-year-old Henry Nowak, applies for leave to appeal against both his conviction and sentence, according to reports. Digwa was jailed for life last month and is serving a minimum term of 21 years. The applications are heard in the Court of Appeal, which confirms Digwa has sought permission to challenge the murder conviction and request a reduced sentence. The case centers on Digwa’s killing of Nowak in December, when Nowak was stabbed with a ceremonial dagger. The reporting describes Digwa’s effort to overturn the conviction or achieve a lower punishment through the appellate process. Details of the grounds for the application are not provided in the available excerpts. The reports do not indicate whether the application has been granted, only that leave to appeal is being sought and that the Court of Appeal has confirmed the matter is before it. The sentencing and minimum term remain in place pending any outcome of the appeal process.