A DEFENDANT admitted Contempt of Court after calling a judge a “mug” and swearing at him.

Justin Smith, 36, became angry after being denied bail at Bournemouth Magistrates Court.

He told the judge: “No wonder the prisons are packed. Sending innocent men to prison – you mug.”

Smith, of Cromer Road in Queen’s Park, Bournemouth, was in court on a charge of carrying out a burglary at Cash Recycle in Wimborne Road.

District Judge Roger House warned Gibson to leave but carried on calling out comments and the judge told a security guard to remove him by force.

Gibson walked down to the cells of his own accord but swore at the judge.

Judge House declared Gibson was in contempt of court and would face 28 days in prison unless he apologised, later deciding on seven days.

Gibson wrote a letter of apology from the courtroom cells and came back into court after lunch.

He admitted using unacceptable language and behaviour and apologised, saying: “I was just upset. My girlfriend is having a baby in a couple of days.”

Judge House decided to the waive penalty and told him: “I am used to being sworn at.

“What people don’t understand is that it’s not me getting upset – I have heard all the bad language in the world.

“In this court I represent the Queen and language like that is contempt to her in a way, that’s why it is regarded so seriously.”

Smith has pleaded not guilty to burglary and the case was adjourned until February 9.