A MAN threatened to "smash up the whole street" after causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to his own home, a court heard.

Thomas Lee Trinkl, of Church Street in Flint, appeared at Llandudno Magistrates Court on Monday

The 28-year-old admitted that on May 7 this year, he destroyed fixtures and fittings at a property in Sealand Avenue, Garden City, to a value of more than £5,000.

He also admitted that on that date he used threatening or abusive behaviour and resisted a police officer.

Additionally, he admitted failing to surrender to custody at Mold Magistrates Court on June 10.

Sara Worland, prosecuting, told the court police were called to the address in garden City after midnight on May 7.

When they arrived, they found Trinkl in a "highly agitated state" holding a large pole in his hand.

She said it was evident a considerable amount of items had been smashed and there was graffiti in the property.

Officers tried to engage with him and calm him down, but as they followed him into the courtyard he became aggressive and told them loudly and repeatedly to "f*** off".

He shouted that he was going to "smash up the whole street."

Police moved to arrest him but he tensed and failed to cooperate, resulting in him being taken to the ground and handcuffed.

The court heard at the time of the offence he was living at the property he damaged, and had since been rehoused.

His mental health issues were a "clear factor" in the incident, the court heard - and when interviewed he gave a "frank account of his behaviour."

District Judge Gwyn Jones told him: "It is clear to me that you damaged property which had been assigned to you by the housing association. "Whatever happened, the amount of damage was extensive; the doors, the windows and the property will have to be completely refurbished.

"Housing associations provide accommodation for people who are usually very desperate to have a property they can call their home.

"It's obvious you abused that position."

For all four offences, the judge handed Trinkl a total sentence of 17 weeks, but suspended it for 12 months.

He was ordered to pay £600 compensation, a victim surcharge of £128 and costs of £85.