Christopher Patricks, 41, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to racially aggravated GBH and wounding with intent at an earlier hearing and was sentenced at Inner London Crown Court to 51 months imprisonment.
The court heard how on Friday, October 11, 2024 just after 5pm, the victim was on a westbound Circle Line train towards Paddington when Patricks began to hit the victim with his bag.
Patricks grew more aggressive towards the victim, demanding he move back and saying he wouldn't let him off at the next stop.
As the train arrived at Victoria, both the victim and Patricks got off the train and the verbal assault continued, with Patricks racially abusing the victim.
Patricks, who was following behind the victim, then shoulder-barged him from behind and punched him in the chest and face.
He then took his rucksack off and pulled out a knife, saying he would stab and kill the victim.
He then thrusted the knife towards the victims chest twice who used his arms to attempt to block the knife, with Patricks repeatedly saying that he was going to kill the victim.
Patricks then fled the scene and left the station, while the victim was treated at the scene by an off-duty officer before paramedics arrived and he was taken to hospital.
Officers tracked Patricks route and identified a pattern in his travelling behaviour, opting to attend St James Park Underground station on Monday, October 14, where officers believed he would attend.
Detectives and firearms officers waited for him and he was arrested and taken to custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Thanh Ly said: "This was an exceptionally savage and random attack which saw a man nearly lose his life, so I am so I am extremely pleased to see Patricks put behind bars for his volatile actions.
"There is absolutely no place for violent or abusive behaviour on the railway network, especially that which is motivated by hate, and we will continue to bring offenders for justice."
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