A man who threatened to burn down a town centre pub after a row with the licensees has been remanded in custody by a judge.

Ben Campbell also waved a knife at the boss of The Bear in Marlborough as they argued in the street.

Tessa Hingston, prosecuting, told Swindon Crown Court how the 21-year-old's girlfriend Sophie worked at the pub as a cleaner.

On Wednesday July 25 she had called her bosses to say she would not be in as she was having trouble with Campbell.

Miss Hingston said Iain Watson was aware that his wife Liz had received a text from him saying 'Thanks for that, your pub will be burned down. Watch,'

The landlord received a message from the defendant saying he was outside, so Mr Watson went out to The Parade to sort things out.

At about 6pm Campbell was in the road by The Lamb pub and started to shout at Mrs Watson, saying 'Why are you bringing Iain?'.

As the men argued the landlord saw the defendant had a small kitchen knife in his hand and then swung at him with it.

Shouting for passers by to call the police the landlord managed to block the blow with his arm and insists the knife would have hit him had he not acted.

Campbell, of Isbury Road, Marlborough, pleaded guilty to threatening with a bladed article and threats to cause criminal damage.

He was put on a 12 month community order in December and at the time was deemed a low risk of reoffending.

As a result of the latest matter she said he was now regarded as medium risk. which could still be raised.

She said he had mental health problems including ADHD and was self medicating with cannabis as he believes it calms him down.

Tony Bignall, defending, said his client was facing the prospect of a mandatory six month jail term for the threats wit the knife.

He said his current offender manager had said there were concerns about him functioning in a large group, but he could manage in a small one.

The case was adjourned to Friday August 31 for a further probation report and he was remanded him in custody.