Michael Horne, from Kinross, was described by a judge as “imbecilic” after he made death threats to officers and tried to attack them, The Courier reports.

His would-be canine accomplice wandered over to the officers “in a friendly manner” and was put into the police van without a fuss, Perth Sheriff Court was told.

Though Mr Horne continued to threaten officers and charged at them, he eventually surrendered after more officers arrived on the scene.

The 23-year-old admitted charges of acting in a threatening or abusive manner; shouting, swearing and issuing violent threats; and directing a dog to attack officers.