The victim of an attack was in such 'fear for his life' he leapt onto train tracks to try to escape, however, even there the violence continued.
Stephen Prince had encountered David Johnson, 34, after the victim had been out drinking and what started out as a friendly exchange soon turned violent.
A court heard how the victim, who had been out drinking in Whitley Bay, was left fearing for his life throughout the sustained attack, Chronicle Live reports.
