Four men have been sentenced for a violent brawl which broke out just days before Christmas.

Wiltshire Police were first alerted to a 'violent fight' near the Sir Daniel Arms on Fleet Street in Swindon just after 4am on December 23, 2022.

A large number of people were seen throwing punches, wielding chairs and stamping on others during the disorder.

Almost two years on, four men have now been sentenced in Swindon Magistrate's Court for their involvement.

CCTV images of the fight on Fleet StreetCCTV images of the fight on Fleet Street (Image: Wiltshire Police) Appearing on September 26, Mason McRae of Courtenay Road, Caine Bowers of Meadowcroft, and Warwick Schonke of Beatty Court were all sentenced for affray.

The three men, aged between 20 and 26, have been given 12-month community orders and ordered to carry out 250 hours of unpaid work.

They have also been ordered to pay £85 in costs.

James Finn, 19, of Celsus Grove was also sentenced to a 12-month community order, 80 hours of unpaid work, and ordered to pay a £114 surcharge and £85 in court costs.

Mason McRae in white and Caine Bowers (right) and Warwick Schonke (left)Mason McRae in white and Caine Bowers (right) and Warwick Schonke (left) (Image: Newsquest)

"This was a particularly complex case, involving multiple individuals, including members of the public who were caught up in the violent disorder," said Detective Constable James Pugh.

"Luckily, only minor injuries were sustained.

"Identifying all those involved required significant investigative efforts and we are grateful for the assistance of the public following a media appeal.

“While the process of bringing those responsible to justice has taken time due to the number of people involved, we want to reassure the public that their safety remains our top priority."