A New York City teenager has been sentenced to five years in prison for the horrific act of setting a sleeping homeless man on fire while he was on a subway platform.

The shocking incident, captured on disturbing video, showed the victim engulfed in flames as he sat on the platform. The suspect, identified as a teen, was arrested in connection with the arson attack.

The case drew widespread outrage across the city and nation due to the brutal and unprovoked nature of the crime against a vulnerable individual.

The victim suffered severe burns in the attack. The teen was ultimately convicted and sentenced to five years behind bars.

This sentencing brings a measure of justice for the victim, though the physical and psychological trauma of the attack will likely last a lifetime.

The case has renewed calls for greater protection for homeless individuals using public transit and harsher penalties for such senseless acts of violence.