Man challenges life sentence for brick killing

TDT | Manama

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A man sentenced to life in prison for killing his roommate with a brick as he prayed is challenging the verdict before the High Criminal Court, which has fixed 20 July for a hearing.

The defendant, of Asian origin, also faces deportation once his sentence is served.

The court had ordered the brick used in the killing to be confiscated.

Attack

He denies any part in the attack. Prosecutors say he struck while his roommate was kneeling in prayer at their shared lodging, having already resolved to take his life.

They allege he picked up a red clay brick, waited for a quiet moment, then brought it down on the man’s head in a series of blows.

A forensic report described fractured bones across the front and sides of the skull, a broken cheek, internal bleeding in the brain, torn tissue and the complete failure of heart and lungs.

The pathologist told the court the injuries could not have resulted from a single blow. They were caused by repeated strikes, each delivered with force and intent.

Blood

One witness said he found the man standing over the body, brick still in hand, his arms and clothes stained with blood.

Others said they heard screams and calls for help. One worker took the weapon from him.