A Prague court has sentenced Michal Štrumf to 25 years in prison for a violent assault on an acquaintance last July. The attack, which occurred in the Krč district of Prague, involved the repeated striking of a 65-year-old man with a fist, resulting in severe facial injuries and a near-decapitation. Štrumf claimed self-defense, alleging fear for his life and claiming the victim intended to sexually assault him. Despite this claim, the court deemed the violence excessive and warranted the lengthy sentence. The court considered the brutality of the crime when delivering the exceptional punishment. The victim sustained life-threatening injuries during the attack. This sentencing marks a significant outcome in a particularly gruesome case.