A man who stabbed a driver in the arm following a collision in Larkfield has been jailed.

David Abraham, 20, was travelling as a passenger in an Audi which was involved in a collision with another car in New Hythe Lane on November 23 last year.

The driver of the Audi failed to stop, and was followed by the driver of the other car - who wanted their details for insurance purposes.

The Audi eventually pulled off the road into a building site in Mill Lane, Maidstone.

The victim parked next to the car, and the driver got out, accompanied by Abraham, who approached the victim and stabbed a knife through his upper arm.

While the victim sought assistance from members of the public, Abraham and his companion immediately drove from the scene.

Later the same day, Abraham was arrested by Kent Police officers when they tracked down the Audi in Shooters Hill, Greenwich.

Abraham, of Ingram Close, Aylesford, was later charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a bladed article in a public place.

He pleaded not guilty at Maidstone Crown Court and on July 27, 2021 he was convicted of both offences after a six day trial.

Abraham appeared at the same court yesterday, and was sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment, commencing at a young offenders institution.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Shelley Rainer, said: "This was a senseless and cowardly attack on a man who merely wanted to exchange details following a road traffic collision.

"He suffered a significant injury from a man who has shown himself to be danger to others by possessing a knife and not hesitating to use it. Kent will be a safer place while Abraham is serving his prison sentence."

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