A "THUGGISH" man laid into a youth and threatened to kill the policeman who arrested him after a foul-mouthed bust-up with his mum at a police station.

Alan Bonehill was with two other males when he shouted "don't start on my friend or I'll kill you" before punching a 17-year-old several times in the face during the assault in Droitwich.

The youth had been kicked by a friend of Bonehill and when he asked why he had kicked him, Bonehill began punching him.

Bonehill, 19, of Meadow Road, Droitwich, admitted common assault and two public order offences at Worcester Magistrates Court yesterday.

The youth was treated at Worcestershire Royal Hospital after suffering a black eye and complaining of a headache.

Doctors told him he may have concussion after the attack on September 18.

Bonehill also admitted a public order offence on November 15 outside a chip shop on Droitwich's Westlands estate after he directed abuse at the chef.

Bonehill admitted another public order offence shortly before an anti-social behaviour meeting at Droitwich police station on December 5 where police were called to reception because Bonehill was "verbally abusive" towards his mother.

Lesley Ashton, prosecuting, said: "He swore and called a police officer a 'pig'. He was arrested for his threatening words and behaviour and was extremely aggressive and continued to swear while he was being taken to custody in Worcester. "He said "Im going to kill you" and "I will do life for you" to one of the officers."

This offence put him in breach of a conditional discharge for 12 months, imposed for theft on October 9 when Bonehill stole sweets and biscuits worth £11.62 from the Spar supermarket in Driotwich.

The prosecution also said he stuck two fingers up at the store manager when he confronted him.

Rob Macrory, defending, said: "He's one of 14 children born to the same parents. He has a colourful record and has been to prison a lot of times but everybody ends an offending career at some time."

District judge Ian Strongman imposed a community order for 18 months, ordered him to attend the CALM programme and to complete 120 hours of unpaid work. Bonehill was also ordered to pay £200 compensation to the victim of the common assault.