Man Who Slashed Actor Ryan Lian Over Staring Incident Gets Jail
Aaron Samuel Yukon, 22, was sentenced to nine months' jail for slashing actor Ryan Lian in an incident outside NEX shopping mall.
Case Details
Yukon pleaded guilty to causing grievous hurt, with a second charge of possessing a karambit knife considered by the court.
Incident Timeline
- On November 22 last year, Ryan Lian was smoking near the sheltered walkway outside NEX shopping mall in Serangoon Central around 6:10 pm.
- Yukon, a stranger to Lian, arrived shortly after to smoke in the same spot.
- Both men became annoyed at each other for staring, leading to a verbal confrontation.
- A fight broke out, and they fell to the ground while punching and struggling.
- During the struggle, Yukon took out a sheathed karambit knife and used it to attack Lian.
- Yukon then broke free and fled the scene.
The defence lawyer claimed that it was actor Ryan Lian who instigated the confrontation.
Summary
The attack resulted from a heated dispute over staring, with Yukon using a knife during the fight, leading to his guilty plea and jail sentence.
Author's Note
This case highlights the dangers of escalation from minor public disputes, resulting in serious consequences for all involved.