A man who said he was stabbed died in police handcuffs while his alleged attacker walked free, fueling anger over how UK police handled the case.

• A man named Novak was stabbed five times, but when police arrived they handcuffed Novak after the other man accused him of making racist comments.
• Novak repeatedly told officers he could not breathe, then died shortly after being cuffed; video of the scene just surfaced.
• The attacker reportedly used a long ceremonial knife, which the UK is debating but Keir Starmer says will not be banned.
• Critics point out pepper spray has been illegal in England for decades, yet such knives remain legal.

Outlook: Expect more public anger and pressure on UK police and lawmakers over self-defense and knife laws.