A father killed on the doorstep of the block of flats where he lived was stabbed in the heart, an inquest revealed.

Wesley Adyinka, died outside Chaucer House in Knightrider Street, Maidstone in the early hours of February 3.

Paramedics rushed to the scene where they performed CPR but failed to save the 37-year-old. His partner Amanda Francis was taken to hospital with a leg wound and survived.

Kevin Roach, 39 of South Norwood, was charged with murder and is expected to enter a plea at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday, March 15.

The inquest was adjourned pending criminal proceedings.