Four men have been sentenced for their part in a fight in Great Yarmouth which saw a victim repeatedly punched and stamped on.

The brawl broke out between two groups in the early hours of April 13, 2021, in Market Gates Road, after they had left The Jube bar.

Three victims were identified, one of whom was beaten by at least three people in a 10-minute period, including being stamped on and kicked while in a foetal position trying to protect his head.

Another man received a deep laceration above his left ear. Both men required hospital treatment.

The police were able to build a picture of how the events unfolded through interviews and CCTV.

There were four main suspects – one of whom was arrested, leaving the scene in a taxi.

The defendants were sentenced at Norwich Crown Court on January 18.

Ben Turner, 19, of Victory Avenue Bradwell, was handed 14 weeks for affray, and 20 weeks for ABH both suspended for 12 months, and 120 hours unpaid work.

Joshua Kinsella, 19, of Bells Marsh Road, Gorleston, was also given 14 weeks for affray and 20 weeks for ABH both suspended for 12 months, and 120 hours unpaid work.

Kevin Kinsella, 21, of Bells Marsh Road, Gorleston, was given 14 weeks for affray suspended for 12 months and 90 hours unpaid work.

Troy Hardy, 19, of Lord’s Lane, Bradwell, was sentenced to 14 weeks for affray, and 20 weeks for ABH both suspended for 12 months, and a six week curfew from 10pm to 6am.

The court heard that although the primary victim sustained cuts and bruises, the fact he was being stamped on and repeatedly kicked and punched in the head showed intent to inflict life-threatening/changing injuries.

Forensic analysis of a blood-stained trainer found at Hardy’s home, connected him to the scene, and a blood-stained jumper found at Turner’s home evidenced his involvement in the fight.

CCTV images and witness statements also helped to build the case against all four defendants.

One witness said there had been some good-natured interaction inside The Jube between the two groups who had engaged in some friendly arm-wrestling.

However, things took a turn after the two groups left the venue and the witness recalled seeing the victim on the ground being kicked in the head.

He stated he thought "they" were going to kill him.

He went on to say: "Animal instinct had kicked in and they were kicking him in the head, which in my opinion was to cause maximum injury."

He also stated that he thought another man who was lying on the ground "was dying" and that anyone walking past would have feared for their safety.

PC Sally Anderson, said it was a complex case which highlighted the importance of good quality CCTV.

She added: "Violent disorder will not be tolerated within the town.

"Norfolk Police are fully committed to investigating such cases, even when it is difficult for victims to fully support the investigation. This was a particularly nasty incident and we welcome the sentences handed out at court."