Seven men armed with baseball bats and machetes jailed after massive funeral brawl at cemetery

SEVEN males have been jailed for a funeral brawl at a cemetery.

The rivals, armed with baseball bats, hammers, machetes and shovels, battled subsequent to graves.

James Coffey from Cardiff was jailed for his function within the rumbleCredit score: WNS

Gravestones have been damaged and plots churned up earlier than bother spilled into the remembrance room on the venue in Swansea.

It was the results of a household feud, town’s crown court docket heard.

Seven males have been jailed for between 16 months and three years after admitting violent dysfunction.

They have been Patrick Murphy, 40, Andrew Thomas, 40, Martin O’Brian, 58, and John O’Brian, 53, all of Llanelli, and Jeffrey Tawse, 23, John Coffey Jr, 24, and James Coffey, 45, all from Cardiff.

Murphy’s sons Paddy, 19, and John, 18, of Llanelli, acquired suspended jail phrases.

Detective Chief Inspector Mike Owens stated “This was a completely appalling incident that may have terrified these peacefully attending the cemetery in the course of the day.

“The group, who're all recognized to one another, dedicated violent offences and have been seen utilizing weapons towards one another.

“I hope the sentences at this time present reassurance to the neighborhood that this type of felony behaviour will not be tolerated and anyone committing these acts will face the consequence of their actions.

Jeffrey Tawse was additionally convictedCredit score: WNS

Patrick Joseph Murphy was sentenced for the violent dysfunctionCredit score: WNS