A man who stabbed another man in the back outside the Lido club in Margate last year has today had his prison sentence increased by the Court of Appeal.

Jonas Bily, 21, attacked and stabbed another man three times in the back and shoulder outside a party in an unprovoked attack.

He was sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to wounding with intent Canterbury Crown Court last year.

And at a hearing today, the Court of Appeal quashed his sentence and raised his jail term to five years.

Speaking after the hearing, solicitor General Robert Buckland QC said: “This was a sustained, vicious assault and more serious injury was only prevented by the intervention of other bystanders.

"It is very important that those who use and carry knives receive appropriate prison terms for these crimes.

“I viewed Bily’s sentence as unduly lenient and am pleased the court has seen fit to increase the time he will spend in jail.”