Arsonist called judge a 's**g' and 'said he was going to have her followed home'

A Bolton arsonist called a judge a "s**g" in a hearing in which she said she thought she heard him say he was going to have her "followed home". Joshua Walker, 30, pleaded guilty at Bolton Crown Court on Wednesday, October 30 to committing contempt of court. He was indicted on the charge of committing contempt of court by "wilfully insulting an officer of the court", Judge Abigail Hudson.

Walker, who was already in prison, had been brought before the court earlier in the month on four counts of dwelling burglary and one count of arson, all of which he had pleaded guilty to. However, towards the end of sentencing, new information came to light and Judge Hudson decided to adjourn the hearing. An annoyed Walker responded: "I'm not f***ing a***d, just sentence me.

" As he moved to exit the dock, he spoke quickly and angrily, including audibly calling the judge a "s**g". After he left, she said: "I think I just heard him tell me to 'watch myself', as he is 'going to have me followed home'. "You will appreciate why that causes me concern.

" On top of the other offences he was to be sentenced for, Judge Hudson said there would need to be a criminal investigation into the alleged contempt of court committed by Walker. He reappeared at Bolton Crown Court on October 30 via video link from prison and pleaded guilty. Read more: Teenager appears in court after young man stabbed Read more: 'Successful and highly regarded' Amazon worker stole £42K worth of goods Read more: 'No limits to dept.