Attack victim Stephen Prince was in such fear for his life he leapt onto Metro tracks to try to escape, but even there the violence continued.
Prince had encountered David Johnson after the victim had been out drinking in Whitley Bay and what began as a friendly exchange suddenly turned violent over a grievance. A court heard the victim was left fearing for his life during the sustained attack.
As he sought to jump onto the train tracks in desperation, Johnson pushed him causing him to land awkwardly and suffer further serious injuries. Now the 34-year-old, of Trevelyan Close, Shiremoor, North Tyneside, has been jailed for GBH at Newcastle Crown Court.
