Teen Asylum-Seeker Brutally Attacked in Hastings Takeaway Rage
An 18-year-old Sudanese asylum-seeker faced a shocking assault after daring to complain about pay and working conditions at Hastings’ Balti Hut on Queens Road.
Chased Through Town and Beaten with Metal Bar
The victim threatened to report his employers to the Government over poor pay and appalling conditions. In retaliation, Mominur Rahman went on a violent rampage, chasing him through Hastings town centre towards the railway station while repeatedly smashing him with a metal bar.
Family Gang Join In, Leave Teen Defenceless and Seriously Injured
At the station, Mominur wasn’t alone. His brothers Shahnur and Ridwanur Rahman, plus their father Siddiqur, joined in the savage attack. The teen was kicked, stamped on—including brutal blows to the head—and punched while lying helpless on the ground.
“The attack only stopped after railway staff bravely intervened and got the victim to safety,” police reported.
Justice Served at Lewes Crown Court
The Rahman family, all from Horntye Road, St Leonards, faced the law and were convicted for their vicious crimes:
- Mominur Rahman, 23: 53 months for attempted GBH with intent and possession of an offensive weapon. Also ordered to pay £500 compensation, £3,500 costs, and a £190 victim surcharge.
- Ridwanur Rahman, 29: 45 months for attempted GBH, plus £500 compensation, £3,500 costs, and £190 victim surcharge.
- Shahnur Rahman, 31: 48 months for attempted GBH, along with £500 compensation, £3,500 costs, and £190 victim surcharge.
- Siddiqur Rahman, 57: 18-month suspended sentence for affray, plus £500 compensation, £3,500 costs, and £190 victim surcharge.
The brutal beating left the teen with a fractured forearm and multiple cuts and bruises.
This violent episode has sent shockwaves through Hastings, highlighting the grim dangers asylum-seekers can face when standing up against exploitation.
