A "DANGEROUSLY out of control" dog owner who threatened to stab another dog walker as well as police officers after his pet was "out of control" has been jailed.

Martin Lambillion, 47, admitted 11 offences on Wednesday and was handed the maximum sentence magistrates can legally impose - just days after he was arrested and charged.

Police were called to Little Wakering Road, Little Wakering, at around 5.50pm on Monday after reports his dog had attacked another dog, causing its owner "significant fear and distress".

Following this incident, Lambillion pushed the fellow dog owner, causing no injury, but while making verbal threats to "stab and burn" him.

He drove away from the scene in his car before police arrived within 13 minutes. It was later discovered the defendant had been drinking in a pub earlier that day, before driving home while intoxicated.

Police attended his home address in Kimberley Road where Lambillion threatened to stab and kill officers if they entered his home, refused to exit and continued to make threats, including directing racist language towards officers.

Entry was forced and he was apprehended, before being taken into custody. An amount of suspected Class A drugs was also found at the property.

Lambillion continued to threaten officers and make racist comments while en-route to police custody.

Inspector Dan Hirsch, of Rochford’s Local Policing Team, said: "Wakering has a true sense of community, and this was an example of that community coming together.

“When someone is intent on damaging that, it is important we act swiftly as we did in this case.

“I’m aware the behaviour of Lambillion caused significant concern and anxiety in the aftermath of these incidents.

“I’d like to thank the members of the public who called us quickly for trusting our officers. I would like to also thank our officers who I am proud of, they went towards the dangerous situation to protect the public and dealt with it in a professional manner.

“We are committed to tackling issues of disorder and anti-social behaviour, as we know this kind of offending causes real issues to law-abiding members of the public.”

Lambillion was charged with and admitted two racially aggravated public order offences; four counts of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour; being charge of a dog dangerously out of control; assault of an emergency worker; assault by beating; possession of a controlled drug of Class A and drink driving.

He was jailed for six months on Wednesday and a four-month suspended sentence order he was already subject to was also activated.

He was further banned from driving for 23 months.

Wakerings ward councillor Jo McPherson added: “Thank you to the residents who rallied to help a gentleman after he was threatened by a man with his dog at one of our parks.

“Essex Police were swift in their response, arresting the person shortly afterwards.

“Thanks go to the officers who attended.”