A thug from Northampton has been jailed for leading an organised fight with weapons at a fast-food restaurant, which left a man fighting for his life.
Cameron Clarke was part of a gang of six who took part in the brawl at McDonald’s in Raunds on June 4, 2011, which left a 20-year-old man with critical head injuries.
The victim spent several days undergoing specialist treatment at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, after his brain swelled.
Clarke, aged 21, of Abbey Road, Far Cotton, Northampton, was jailed for three years and four months at Northampton Crown Court on Tuesday, after being convicted of violent disorder and grievous bodily harm.
Twelve people were originally arrested after the incident, and six were charged last May after a year-long investigation.
The other five who were sentenced on Tuesday were as follows:
- Shane Tye, aged 19, of Welland Close, Raunds, was jailed for one year and nine months for violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon
- Jordan Cotter, aged 20, of The Drive, Wellingborough, was given a one year prison sentence, suspended for two years, for violent disorder
- Bethany Caffel, aged 19, of Taylor Close, Wellingborough, was given an eight month sentence, suspended for two years, for affray and incitement to commit violent disorder. She was also ordered to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work
- Issak Willmott-Gray, aged 19, of Grove Street, Raunds, was given a suspended eight month prison sentence for affray
- A 16-year-old boy from Wellingborough was given a one year rehabilitation order with supervision order for violent disorder and affray
Detective Inspector Ali Reynolds, who led the investigation, said: “The outcome of this case follows a lengthy and thorough investigation into violent disorder and assault involving a number of people.
“We welcome the verdict and sentencing in this case, in which four men, one boy and one woman have been found guilty of offences of violent disorder, affray and assault with grievous bodily harm. The sentences demonstrate the severity of the incident, in which one person was seriously injured.
“Reducing violent crime is a priority for Northamptonshire Police and we will continue to crack down on violent offending and protect our communities from harm.
“This case shows the potential dangers involved for anyone arranging to have a fight and taking weapons to that fight. People get hurt and in this case one person was nearly killed. I strongly advise anyone else considering planned violence to think seriously about the potential consequences of their actions.”