THESE were the violent scenes which erupted inside a Southampton nightspot involving up to 40 people.

Chairs were thrown and bottles were used as weapons during the fight which was likened to ‘western saloon-type brawl’ by a judge.

The CCTV was replayed at Southampton Crown Court as two of those who were involved in the fight inside the 90 Degree bar were sentenced for the parts they played in the violence.

Ryan Macey, 28, was captured throwing punches and picking up a chair which he then threw while Alvin Moss, also 28, was seen picking up a bottle and is then seen swinging it down.

Moss was also captured on camera outside the venue hitting a victim in the face as he ran away from the nightclub.

As a result of the melee inside the venue one man had his head stamped on and needed stitches to his face.

Not all those involved had yet been identified, prosecutor Roderick Blain added.

The court heard how Macey had been celebrating a friend’s birthday at around 7.30pm on December 28 when trouble flared.

Mr Blain said the exact circumstances of what started the initial fight, which then escalated to involve around 40 people, were not really known.

However, there had been an earlier incident in the toilet area involving Macey’s brother being confronted by another man.

When Macey saw the same man once again with his brother inside the club he began lashing out as a fight broke out around him.

Mr Blain added: “His reaction to that threat to his brother was an overreaction.”

Watching the footage back in court from the dock Macey, who admitted a charge of violent disorder, wiped tears from his eyes, something that Judge Gary Burrell QC acknowledged when he passed his sentence.

He said: “This CCTV shows a western-style saloon type brawl, and you two were heavily involved in it.

"At some point both of you used a weapon either to throw or hit someone with it.

“I accept that was out of character for you (Macey).

"You are normally a decent young man who I can see has been affected by all of these proceedings.

"There seems to be very little point in sending a young man like you to prison.”

Macey, of Lammas Road, Southampton, was sentenced to a year in prison suspended for two years and ordered to carry out 150 hours of community payback work.

Moss, of Mandela Way, Southampton, admitted affray and another charge of assault for which he too was sentenced to a year in prison suspended for two years, 150 hours of community payback work and ordered to complete a probation programme to tackle anger management.

Judge Burrell added: “When you go for a night out don’t drink as much and stay out of trouble.”

At the time of the incident management at the bar said the brawl was due to a punch up between rival football fans.

It was reported that concerned staff had called 999 when violence flared forcing the temporary closure of the bar.

A statement released by the bar the following day apologised to those caught up in the row who had been enjoying a drink when it happened.

The message said: “We would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused late afternoon yesterday, when Chelsea and Southampton supporters clashed.”

The manager, who did not want to be named, told the Daily Echo: “The minute something like this kicks off the police are always called.

“They came and dealt with it and people were dispersed. We take these incidents very seriously.”