A MAN threatened to "kill everyone" at a homeless hostel after he was told to leave, a court heard.

Daniel Baker left staff "concerned for their safety" after he brandished a knife and demanded that the authorities came to Patrick House, in Millbrook Road West.

The 22 year old had recently been told he could no longer be a resident of the hostel as they had to reduce the time he could stay.

Prosecuting, Richard Withey, told Southampton Magistrates' Court that when Baker was told on October 9 to leave he became aggressive to members of staff.

Mr Withey said that employees called the police as Baker tried to force open doors and breaking items such as a desk within the premises.

He added: "He was shouting and swearing and becoming aggressive...he said to staff 'tell the police I am ready for them'

"He said 'I know what to do to make the police come faster' and he went off to his room [in Patrick House] before returning with a knife with a four inch blade that is used for fishing.

"Baker then called the police and said 'you better get here or I will kill everyone here'.

"Although he had the knife he did not wave it at members of staff.

"He dropped the knife when police appeared."

Two employees, Yemi Ilori and Blessing Chireka were racially abused during the incident.

Yemi Ilori, of Nigerian descent, said in a victim impact statement: "My job is to help and support people and I should be safe. I do not harm anyone and should expect to be harmed myself."

It added: "I genuinely concerned for my safety."

Baker pleaded guilty to possessing an offensive weapon in public, racial abuse and causing criminal damage.

Mitigating, Jane Hiatt told the court that Baker had a "vague" recollection of the incident and kept the knife in his room as used to fish.

She added: "This is a man who is trying to help himself. He has been in regular contact with agencies to help him with his issues."

Baker, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 16 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months.

He was ordered to pay £50 compensation to each victim, £85 costs and £115 victim surcharge.