A man suffered life-threatening injuries after being repeatedly stabbed in a terrifying 40-second ordeal.

Curtis Webb, 26, from Ashford, has been jailed for more than seven years after subjecting the victim to the "horrific" attack following an evening in Wetherspoon in Margate.

The 46-year-old man was airlifted to London hospital to undergo surgery for severe injuries.

The victim had driven into Birchington station’s car park shortly before 1am on January 14.

Moments later Webb entered the car park having taken a taxi from the Margate pub.

He approached the driver-side door, opened it and there was a confrontation between him and the victim.

CCTV cameras covering the car park captured Webb subjecting the victim to a frenzied 40-second attack, during which he repeatedly stabbed him with a knife.

The victim fled the station on foot and was found lying on the ground on Paddock Road by shocked passers-by with laceration wounds to his head, neck and shoulders.

Paramedics arrived, and he was urgently flown to King’s College Hospital in London to undergo surgery for his severe injuries.

Webb was stopped by police a short time later in a car on the A28 and arrested in connection. During the arrest, Webb commented: "Is the guy all right?"

A large kitchen knife and a hammer were recovered from the vehicle.

In a prepared statement presented to officers in interview, Webb said: "I started to poke him with the knife. I really didn’t think that I was penetrating his coat."

"This was a pre-mediated, horrific attack that resulted in the victim suffering life-threatening injuries..."

Webb, of Newton Green, appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on August 31 where he pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm.

A judge sentenced him yesterday to seven years and six months imprisonment.

DS Nick Thompson, investigating officer in the case, said: "This was a pre-mediated, horrific attack that resulted in the victim suffering life-threatening injuries.

"Webb’s actions that night proves he’s a dangerous individual and I’m pleased with the adequately strong sentence that has been handed down. He’s clearly not fit to be in the community.

"Thankfully incidents like this on the railway footprint are extremely rare. However, if you witness violence as you travel, please report it to us by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40.

"In an emergency, always call 999."