Four men have been jailed after detectives unravelled an outbreak of violent disorder outside a Nottingham restaurant.
Police initially found a man lying in Alfreton Road with serious head injuries when they were called to the scene around 11.50pm on 2 July 2025.
The victim had been beaten repeatedly with a metal bar and after being given first aid by officers was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
He had lost a significant amount of blood and it was later discovered he had suffered a fractured skull.
Further metal poles were found at the scene and officers began working at pace to discover how the incident had unfolded.
CCTV inquiries and a number of witness accounts revealed an initial altercation had taken place between two rival groups of men.
A fight broke out after words were exchanged and Aso Mohammad was seen to run across the street armed with at least two metal poles before striking a man repeatedly.
Also involved in the fighting was Farman Ali who was captured on CCTV and mobile phone footage with a ripped shirt.
Amin Arfali appeared from nowhere and was seen to punch another man before moments later a full-scale brawl broke out.
Most seriously, Bendr Omer used a metal pole to rain blows to the head of a man who was left unconscious and bleeding in the road.
During the fracas, Arfali also ripped a bag from another man before the group dispersed and police received multiple calls to the scene.
Ali, Mohammad and Omer were arrested a short time later after presenting at Queen’s Medical Centre.
A media appeal, including a CCTV still of the incident, helped officers identify a fourth man, Amin Arfali, who was arrested in Cheshire.
All four men appeared at Nottingham Crown Court for sentencing on Friday (6 March).
Twenty-three-year-old Omer, of Meadow Lane, Nottingham, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and committing grievous bodily harm with intent. He was jailed for a total of seven years and nine months.
Mohammad, aged 35, of Noel Street, Nottingham, admitted violent disorder and was sentenced to one year and nine months in jail.
Ali, aged 29, of Meadow Lane, Nottingham, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and received a sentence of one year in jail.
Arfali, aged 43, of Princes Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, denied violent disorder and robbery but was found guilty following a trial and was jailed for two years and four months.
Detective Sergeant Kate Hyde, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“This violent incident unfolded on a busy road on a summer night and we know a number of passers-by unwittingly witnessed these shocking scenes.
“I hope they welcome our response to this disorder, which featured a level of violence which will never be tolerated by the force.
“The brawl resulted in a man suffering serious injuries during a brutal attack by Omer which could easily have killed him.
“The successful investigation which followed, as well as the outcome in court, were only possible thanks to a number of police teams working in collaboration.
“These include the response and armed police officers who initially attended the scene, gathered evidence and made arrests.
“They worked quickly and efficiently despite the complex and confusing situation they were presented with.
“Their actions, decision making and detailed handover undoubtedly assisted the team of detectives and crime scene investigators who then worked to unpick exactly what happened.
“The team was then able to place these men before the courts and build strong cases against them.
“We’re also grateful to those people who provided footage of the incident or gave information as this greatly assisted our inquiries and helped bring to justice those responsible for committing these shocking acts of violence on our streets.”
