A thug who threatened and attacked passengers and staff in a violent rampage on a train to London has been put behind bars.

Paul Abraham, 26 of Cliff Drive, Warden, was on the Southeastern train from Gillingham to London Victoria just before Catford when the emergency cord was pulled at 8.30pm on November 2.

A guard who went to see what had happened saw Abraham kicking and swearing at the driver's compartment door.

The guard saw he had smashed a bottle of vodka on the floor and had a piece of glass in his hand.

He turned on the staff member, threatening him with the glass and pushing him, causing a cut.

Police had been called by the driver but Abraham had sat down opposite a passenger, who he thought was laughing at him.

He launched himself at the man, shaking him and saying he'd kill him, before slapping him.

He then turned to a female passenger who he also thought was laughing at him, taking off his shoe and throwing it at her but missing.

Abraham then shouted for the guard to open the doors, which he couldn't do, before pushing him against the door and punching him.

His tirade continued until police arrived with tasers and a police dog.

He appeared before Blackfriars Crown Court on Monday, after pleading guilty to one count of affray, four counts of assault by beating and one count of obstructing an engine using railway by unlawful act.

He was sentenced to one year and eight months in prison and ordered to pay a £140 victim surcharge.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Ross McAlpine, said: "In his drunken state, Abraham subjected passengers to a terrifying ordeal. He went from carriage to carriage, attacking and threatening innocent people.

"Fortunately, our officers were able to quickly board the train and were able to detain him. We will never tolerate violence and will work hard to ensure that suspects are quickly detained and brought before the courts.

"I would like to thank and applaud the bravery of the train guard and passengers on the train that evening. Knowing full well how dangerously Abraham was acting, they challenged his behaviour and may have prevented the incident from becoming more serious."