A violent offender who pushed a woman down the stairs and punched another during a rampage at a party to mark his release from prison is back behind bars.

Shane Doyle had only been out of custody for a short time when he attended a gathering in Lunedale Road on the Fleet Estate in Dartford.

But the celebratory bash on February 8 soon turned violent after the 44-year-old assaulted two women and a man.

Police were called to the property at around 8.30pm where they found one of the women at the bottom of the stairs.

She had been grabbed by the throat, pushed down, kicked and punched during the fracas and suffered cuts to her face and arm, a fractured hand, and a dislocated knee.

Another woman suffered internal bruising after being punched while trying to shield the first victim and call police before Doyle snatched her phone.

Earlier that evening the thug had also punched a male guest in the chest, forcing him to leave.

As the women attempted to flee, Doyle threatened to kill them. He eventually left the property, allowing the victims to lock themselves inside and contact police.

Officers arrested him at the scene, where he continued to shout, kick and spit at them. A knife was also found in his pocket.

Doyle, of no fixed address, was later charged with grievous bodily harm, two counts of assault by beating, possession of a bladed article, possession of an offensive weapon and two counts of assault on an emergency worker.

He denied the offences but was convicted after a trial.

On October 3, he was sentenced to five years and 11 months in prison at Maidstone Crown Court

A restraining order was issued to protect the three victims.

Detective Constable Julia Dell said: “This was a brutal and sustained attack that left multiple victims physically and emotionally traumatised.

“Doyle showed a complete disregard for the safety of others, including our officers.

“His conviction reflects the seriousness of his actions and should bring some measure of justice to the victims.”