Overview
- Aaron Samuel Yukon, 22, pleaded guilty to causing grievous hurt and received a nine‑month jail term, with a karambit possession charge taken into consideration.
- The case stemmed from a Nov 22, 2024 confrontation over staring near NEX mall that escalated into a fight during which Yukon used a karambit.
- Court findings stated the knife’s sheath fell off during the struggle, and Ryan Lian suffered facial fractures, lacerations, bruising and abrasions.
- The prosecution argued for nine to 11 months, noting the public setting, targeting of a vulnerable area and Yukon's prior hurt offences.
- Defence counsel sought seven and a half months, contending Yukon was provoked, said he struck with the karambit’s hilt to break free, and highlighted a childhood ADHD diagnosis.