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Andrew Bardsley

'Disgraceful' brawl outside karaoke bar caught in shocking CCTV as two stabbed

A 'disgraceful' brawl outside karaoke bar during which two people were stabbed has been revealed in shocking CCTV.

Four men were jailed following the vicious fight outside Manchester's Charlie's Bar, which has since lost its licence.

Video footage lays bare the ferocity of the fracas, in which knives were wielded, belts and even a bin were used as weapons.

It's not clear what led to the fight between two rival groups in June 2017.

The appalling footage, just released this week, shows 'promising boxer' Jay Cornforth using a knife, and his brother Conor Cornforth landing punches, reports the Manchester Evening News .

Four men were jailed following the vicious fight outside Manchester's Charlie's Bar, which has since lost its licence (MEN/ WS)
The appalling footage shows Jay Cornforth, seen here in the white shirt (MEN/ WS)

Jay Cornforth, 23, who was previously cleared of murder after facing a trial into the killing of Luke 'Tank' Graham, can be seen in the white shirt.

A judge said he was a 'principal player' in the violence.

Conor Cornforth, 27, who was jailed for 37 months after the same trial for assisting an offender, can be seen in a grey shirt forcefully delivering punches to another man.

James Peltier, 24, was part of the opposing group, and can be seen topless on the video. He also had a knife.

The appalling footage, just released this week, shows 'promising boxer' Jay Cornforth using a knife (MEN/ WS)
Conor Cornforth, 27, can be seen in a grey shirt in the video (MEN/ WS)

Another man who had a knife was Anthony McKenna, 20, who can be seen driving a white car before abruptly stopping in front of the two brawling factions.

The footage shows those on the end of the violence trying to get back into the club.

Following the incident, Greater Manchester Police applied for the venue to be stripped of its licence.

At a Manchester council hearing, police described the ‘ferocity’ of the fight as ‘truly shocking’, and said they had ‘serious concerns as to the levels of violence occurring at the premises’.

James Peltier, 24, was part of the opposing group - he can be seen topless on the video (MEN/ WS)
Peltier, of Bryson Walk, Gorton, was sentenced to 21 months for his part in the brawl (MEN/ WS)

Two men were stabbed, while another suffered cuts to his head.

All three refused to co-operate with the police.

In the application, Chief Supt John O’Hare wrote: "The level of ferocity of this incident is truly shocking and it is clear that a section of the clientele who frequent this premises have little or no regard for human life and are happy to use deadly weapons against others."

The Cornforth brothers, Peltier and McKenna were all jailed for their part in the brawl.

Jay Cornforth, McKenna and Peltier admitted offences of violent disorder and possessing an offensive weapon.

Charlie's Bar in Manchester, has since lost its licence (MEN/ WS)
Judge Mansell told the defendants: "This could have been so much more serious - One of more of you could have been facing a charge of murder or manslaughter" (MEN/ WS)

Conor Cornforth admitted violent disorder.

At Manchester Crown Court, Conor Cornforth, of Droylsden Wharf Road, Droylsden, received 18 months consecutive to his current sentence.

Jay Cornforth, of Ashton Old Road, Beswick, received 30 months jail, Peltier, of Bryson Walk, Gorton, was sentenced to 21 months and McKenna, of Paxton Place, Beswick received four years detention in a young offender's institution, also being sentenced for other unrelated drugs offences.

Judge Richard Mansell QC spared two other men jail for their part in the brawl, after saying they were both very drunk and had acted out of character.

The shocking incident happened in June 2017 (MEN/ WS)

Taylor Sampson, 22, of Farnborough Road, Miles Platting, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for two years, while Ferguson, 22, of Landos Road, Miles Platting, received 12 months in jail suspended for a year.

Both will also have to complete unpaid work and attend rehabilitation activity requirement sessions after pleading guilty to violent disorder.

Judge Mansell told the defendants: "This could have been so much more serious.

"One of more of you could have been facing a charge of murder or manslaughter."

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