A DROITWICH dog owner has been told to restrain his Staffordshire bull terrier after it savaged another owner and his pet.

Lee Day's pet Diesel and a friend's boxer bit Alan Evans' hands and left him with bruises as he was out walking in the town's Shepherd's Way.

Two police officers had to intervene, while one of them had to kick Diesel in a bid to restrain him.

It prompted Day, who was drunk, to turn on them and shout: "I'll have you," magistrates heard, yesterday.

Day admitted being in charge of a dangerous dog and being drunk and disorderly.

Doreece Gunter, prosecuting, said the boxer dog, belonging to Day's friend, surged ahead on an extendable lead, followed by Diesel.

It wrapped around Mr Evans' legs as the three dogs began fighting, and police arrived to help.

They described Day's efforts to pull his animal away from the fray as "pathetic", said Miss Gunter, forcing one of them to kick Diesel.

"Lee Day launched himself at the officers but fell over. It was clear he was drunk," said Miss Gunter.

More officers were called to the scene before the situation was brought under control, though Day's friend fled and has not been traced.

In interview, Day, of Chalverton Court, admitted his memory of the fracas on Wednesday, May 9, was hazy . He also admitted that Diesel, his Staffordshire bull terrier, was aggressive when provoked.

Barry Newton, defending, said Day's mistake was in not keeping his dog on a lead and his client accepted responsibility for this.

But he said Day could not be held responsible for the actions of the boxer, whose lead caused Mr Evans' bruises.

"The boxer wasn't his dog and it meant a difficult situation became worse," added Mr Newton.

Day was fined £500 for the dangerous dog offence and £50 for being drunk and disorderly.

He was ordered to pay £75 compensation to each of the two police officers and £118 costs.