A DRUNK man who abused police officers in the middle of a busy city centre road breaching a behaviour order, has had his curfew extended by magistrates.

Robert Evans, of Astwood Road, pleaded guilty to breaching a criminal behaviour order (CBO) by using foul and abusive language when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday.

Prosecuting Leslie Ashton told magistrates the 44-year-old was subject to the CBO but on Friday, December 29, officers were called to Lowesmoor where Evans, who was drunk, was "wandering in and around traffic".

She said when officers approached him he threw the bottle of vodka to the ground, causing it to smash on the floor.

Miss Ashton said Evans then used expletives towards police, which were heard by officers and members of the public, including children nearby.

Defending Mark Turnbull said the order had ran out on January 7, so this offence had come towards of the end of it - although he accepted it was matter of record Evans had breached the CBO five times.

Mr Turnbull said Evans disputed throwing the bottle down saying instead he dropped it, and swore at officers because he blamed them for him dropping it.

Mr Turnbull said Christmas time was tough for Evans, and explained he drank because this had been when his son died.

Mr Turnbull said: "Mr Evans has had a difficult relationship with alcohol.

"Drinking alcohol affects his behaviour."

He said Evans was released from prison in September and was homeless for a period at the end of last year, but now had accommodation.

A probation report found Evans had been complying with appointments with the service and alcohol was still an issue, so he was engaging with the Swanswell charity.

The court also heard Evans owed £2,877 to the courts from his previous offending, and he was on a curfew until April.

After deliberations, magistrates decided to extend Evans' period of curfew by 13 weeks, with the curfew hours remaining between 7pm and 7am each night.

Evans was also ordered to pay court costs of £135, and a victim surcharge of £88 - a total of £220 which was added to his outstanding balance.