A stabbing victim still in hospital almost a month after he was knifed on his way home has not yet been able to tell police what happened.

Modasher Hossain, who is in his 50s, and goes by Sharif, was attacked near Whitstable train station in the early hours of December 17.

A fundraising page for Mr Hossain, described as a “kind, gentle soul”, has since raised more than £10,400 for his family.

A 25-year-old man has been charged with wounding Mr Hossain with intent and possessing an offensive weapon, namely a knife.

The restaurant worker’s current health condition was revealed at Canterbury Crown Court today after the alleged attacker, Lewis Day, pleaded not guilty to both offences.

Prosecutor Peter Forbes told the hearing that the victim had not yet spoken to police about the incident.

"Sadly, Mr Hossain is still in hospital. He has not been able to give an account," he said.

"He has stab wounds to the lower part of his body but there may be further injury as well. A good deal of investigation is ongoing."

Mr Forbes added that an officer is due to visit Mr Hossain on Wednesday to see whether a video-recorded interview was possible.

Day, of Hereson Road, Ramsgate, is alleged to have assaulted Mr Hossain in Old Bridge Road on December 17 last year.

Remanding Day in custody, Judge Simon James fixed a trial to start on June 24, with a pre-trial review hearing on March 15.

A 32-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, both from Margate, were also arrested and interviewed in connection with the incident. The court heard they remain under investigation.

After the attack, Mr Hossain’s colleagues at at the Gandhi in Herne Bay set up a fundraiser, with £10,445 donated so fare.

They wrote on the gofundme appeal: “Lots of you will recognise Sharif from the many years he has worked at the Gandhi and will have appreciated his gentle nature and sense of humour.

“Unfortunately, due to his injuries, Sharif has had to stop working. With the uncertainty of when he will be well enough to come back to work, we are reaching out for any donation – big or small – to help his family through this time of need whilst his income has stopped.”

In the first week of January, Mr Hossain’s colleagues shared an update, saying he was out of intensive care but still receiving specialist support.

They also thanked everyone who had donated, adding: “We knew Sharif was loved by local people but the vast amount of you who have been so generous is astonishing.