Two thugs have been jailed after they mugged a man as he walked through an underpass at a railway station.

Darren Reeves, of Tern Crescent, Strood, was sentenced to three years and Christopher Connor, of Chapel Close, Parkwood, to two years and eight months.

Victim Andy Ogunmefun was using a replacement bus service for trains when he was confronted by the drunk pair as he walked through the underpass at Strood station on October 12 last year.

Connor, 36, was caught on CCTV threatening the victim with two bottles, while Reeves, 43, acted as lookout.

Mr Ogunmefun dropped his rucksack and ran off after Connor demanded he hand it over.

The pair took two mobile phones, two sets of headphones and bank cards, and left the remainder of the contents strewn across the ground.

Reeves denied robbery but was convicted. Connor admitted the offence.

Adrian Rohard, for Connor, said the father-of-two had been in a difficult position in his personal life, having split from his partner of four years.

He had since cut down his drinking and seemed to have got his life straight, added Mr Rohard.

Father-of-five Reeves, who was qualified as a technical engineer, contractor and fire marshall, was also said to have a drink problem, but had beaten drug addiction.

Judge David Griffith-Jones QC said they had targeted their victim, who was vulnerable as he was on his own in a confined area.

While Connor threatened Mr Ogunmefun, Reeves gave “intimidatory support” before going to check the coast was clear.

“Mr Ogunmefun was understandably terrified,” said the judge.

“He sensibly dropped the rucksack, leaving you to plunder the contents.

“This was a traumatic experience for him and likely to live with him for some considerable time.

“He speaks about his concern when using the underpass on his regular journey from work.”

Judge Griffith-Jones told the defendants: “Nothing less than an immediate prison sentence will do.”