A man from London has been jailed for a knife assault in the centre of Maidstone.
Michael Jibowu stabbed his teenage victim three times during an unprovoked assault in Week Street earlier this year.
Jibowu attacked the 18-year-old, who is believed to have been known to him, during the evening of 23 April 2022, after victim was leaving a takeaway which he had visited with friends.
Lunged with weapon
Jibowu was standing in the street as the victim exited the premises. They briefly spoke, before the 20-year-old suddenly lunged at him inflicting wounds to his neck and torso.
The victim retreated into the restaurant to seek medical attention. He was taken to hospital and later discharged.
Officers completed immediate enquiries at the scene, including the examination of CCTV footage in the area.
They identified Jibowu as the suspect and on 26 April he was arrested at a London address.
Jibowu, from Welling, was charged with wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.
He pleaded guilty at Maidstone Crown Court and on Thursday 1 September 2022, was sentenced to two years and eight months’ imprisonment.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Andy Julier, said: ‘This was a shocking assault in a busy town centre that resulted in a young man suffering multiple stab wounds. He was fortunate that some local volunteers with medical training were on hand to give assistance until the arrival of paramedics.
‘Jibowu fled the scene with no concern for the condition of his victim; however, immediate enquiries by attending officers and diligent investigations over the following two days ensured he was identified, tracked down and ultimately brought to justice.’