A MAN threatened to "smash up and burn" a pub during a violent outburst.

Leevan Sharma appeared in court following an incident at the South Western Arms in St Denys.

The 35-year-old assaulted three people and destroyed the pub's front doors on Adelaide Road.

He caused damage worth £199.26 to the doors.

He also made threats to the landlord saying he would "smash up and burn" the pub.

Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he admitted one charge of criminal damage, three charges of assault by beating, and one charge of making threats to damage property.

Sharma, of Saltmead, Southampton, was remanded on conditional bail for a pre-sentence report to be prepared.