S'porean man, 23, hit 44-year-old man's face with brick in Geylang after sex act
Both have been sentenced to jail.
In Geylang, a 23-year-old man named Shakur Han Shaid brutally assaulted a 44-year-old victim after soliciting a sexual act. The incident occurred in the back alley of Geylang Lorong 21 following midnight. The victim initially agreed to provide sexual services to Shakur and his friend, Richard M. Azhar. However, when the victim demanded payment of S$50 per person, Azhar took the victim's bag and fled.
Shakur, infuriated by the victim's attempt to reclaim his belongings, punched the victim multiple times, knocked him to the ground, and ultimately used a heavy brick to strike the victim. Azhar also participated in the assault, continuing to hit the victim with the brick and stealing the victim's valuables. The assault left the victim with numerous serious injuries, including a skull fracture, traumatic brain injury, and fractures in both legs.
He required extensive medical care and rehabilitation, which cost over S$37,000 at St Andrew's Community Hospital. Shakur was arrested on February 4, 2025, and subsequently sentenced to seven years and four months in prison, along with six strokes of the cane. Prior to this assault, Shakur had been involved in other offenses, such as stealing money from a drinks stall and assaulting a 58-year-old man at a void deck.
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