A drug dealer stabbed a vulnerable user.

The 32-year-old victim had met Jordan McFarlane in Tennyson Road, Worthing, to buy drugs when he was violently attacked without warning.

Police and paramedics responded to the scene, where the man was discovered with two stab wounds.

He was taken to hospital, where it was confirmed he sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries.

McFarlane, of Chadwell Heath, Barking, was arrested near his home address two days after the incident, which happened on July 26. He was searched and found to be in possession of a knife in his waistband.

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Mobile phone examinations also revealed the 20-year-old had regularly been supplying class-A drugs to the victim.

He was arrested and charged with supplying crack cocaine and diamorphine, two counts of possession of a knife in public and causing grievous bodily harm.

He pleaded guilty to all offences and was sentenced to a total of 42 months’ imprisonment at Lewes Crown Court on November 6.

A SVRO was also authorised for 24 months from the date of his release from prison, which gives police the power to search him in public to ensure he is not in possession of an offensive weapon.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Freya Hutchinson, said: “This case demonstrates that we will continue to protect those most vulnerable in our communities and take action against those who cause harm.

“The risks associated with using or possessing knives are well documented, and we hope this Serious Violence Reduction Order will help to further protect the public from dangerous offenders like McFarlane.”