A teenager who stabbed a boy in his stomach has been jailed.

Ahmed Mobarat approached a 17-year-old boy in Railway Street, Gillingham, on June 16 last year and a short altercation took place.

The victim walked away but was followed by Mobarat who stabbed him in the abdomen.

The 18-year-old had previously sent offensive messages to the victim online and continued the abuse in person.

Police were called to the railway station where the victim sought assistance and was treated by paramedics.

He was taken to a London hospital for further medical attention.

Officers arrested Mobarat at an address in Byron Road and they seized a knife with traces of blood on the blade.

Mobarat was charged with unlawful wounding and possessing a bladed weapon in a public place.

He pleaded guilty at Maidstone Crown Court and on Tuesday, January 31 he was sentenced to two years' imprisonment.

Investigating officer PC Catherine Barker said: "This was an unprovoked assault and it was only by chance the victim did not suffer a fatal injury.

"This is an example of the very serious consequences that await young men who foolishly choose to carry and then use a knife.

"A teenage criminal is now starting a prison sentence while his victim tries to rebuild his life after an appalling injury.

"My advice is to think again if you consider taking a weapon into a public place – you are likely to spend a number of years of your life behind bars."