Martin Cox was seen staggering in traffic in Station Road, Bognor, on December 22.
The 60-year-old had abused passers-by and was abusive towards officers.
It was less than a month after he received a suspended prison sentence for similar behaviour.
At Crawley Magistrates’ Court on December 24 he admitted two counts of drunk and disorderly behaviour, two counts of causing racially or homophobic aggravated harassment, assault by beating of an emergency worker, and using threatening or abusive words and behaviour.
The court was told how Cox used racist and homophobic slurs, and when officers tried to speak with him he continued to shout abuse.
He spat at a police officer, and his behaviour was in full view of the public including children in the town centre.
Cox, of no fixed address, was previously convicted of racially aggravated harassment, assaulting an emergency worker and possession of a bladed article in public in court on November 28 and was given a suspended sentence.
He has 51 convictions for 116 previous offences.
On 24 December 24, the court activated the 16-week suspended prison sentence, and he was sentenced to a further 16 weeks in prison for the new offences, taking the total sentence to 32 weeks.
Speaking after the case PC Libby Small said: “Martin Cox’s behaviour in the run up to Christmas was appalling. We responded to reports of racist abuse and drunk and disorderly behaviour.
“Cox continued to abuse and assault officers who were there to keep the public safe over the festive period.
“We have been working hard alongside partner agencies to ensure Bognor town centre is a welcoming place to live, work and visit.
“Cox’s un-festive behaviour was unacceptable, so we are pleased that this was recognised by the court and that he is now serving a significant custodial sentence.”
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