A man has been given an extended 11-year jail sentence after a deal to exchange drugs for designer clothes ended in bloodshed.

Kojo O’Hene, 45, from Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, took revenge by stabbing victim Aleksander Dimitrov seven times with a “Rambo” knife.

Maidstone Crown Court heard how in August 2022 Mr Dimitrov and O’Hene agreed to exchange designer clothes for wraps of drugs.

Prosecutor Patrick Dennis told Maidstone Crown Court how Mr Dimitrov felt he had been short changed by O’Hene.

He said: "A heated argument ensued between Mr Dimitrov and O’Hene via phone, including voice notes.

"And on August 18, 2022, O’Hene invited Mr Dimitrov to attend his address under the pretence of making peace. He then attended O’Hene’s home with the intention of apologising.”

But the prosecutor told the jury how O’Hene was not interested in resolving the matter amicably but wanted to “exact revenge" by launching "a savage and frenzied attack", repeatedly stabbing his victim with a “Rambo” knife seven times.

“This was an unprovoked and extremely violent assault and it is only by chance that the victim’s injuries were not fatal.”

Police were called to a property in Belgrave Road where a man suffering multiple stab wounds had knocked on the front door seeking assistance.

Members of the public gave first aid until officers and paramedics arrived and Mr Dimitrov was taken to hospital suffering from life threatening injuries, the court heard.

Inquiries quickly led officers to O’Hene’s home, where they found further traces of blood in his living room, where an attempt had been made to clear them up using a mop.

Nobody was at the property and blood-stained clothing was located and seized.

Mr Dimitrov told investigators he had gone to the address to discuss the dispute where he met a man he knew only by the nickname “Knowledge”.

This was O’Hene, who then unexpectedly attacked him with a knife.

Mr Dimitrov tried to protect himself by placing his arms over his head and pulling his legs up to his chest but he suffered seven stab wounds.

He escaped from the premises and drove a car to Belgrave Road, where emergency services were alerted.

O’Hene was tracked down to an address in Croydon where he was arrested three days later.

O’Hene denied attempted murder but was convicted at Maidstone Crown Court of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He was cleared of attempted murder.

On Monday, July 24, the 45-year-old received an 11-year extended sentence, including an immediate eight-year jail term plus three years extended licence period after being found dangerous.

Detective Constable Nell Shortis, of West Kent CID, said: “This was an unprovoked and extremely violent assault and it is only by chance that the victim’s injuries were not fatal.

“Attempts were made to clear up the blood at the scene but the swift response from patrols ensured vital evidence was recovered to ensure a successful conviction.

“It was then only a matter of time before O’Hene was tracked down to an address in London and brought to justice.

“I would like to commend the courage of the victim who has assisted our investigation throughout and also the members of the public who provided immediate first aid and then alerted paramedics and the police.”