Yahoo News Chilling moment gunman blasts shots at Midlands Kabaddi event
Chilling footage captured the moment gunshots were fired at a Midlands Kabaddi event. The large-scale brawl - which was pre-planned by perpetrators - saw thugs from rival gangs arm themselves with weapons before facing-off.
Men, some with their faces covered, wielded golf clubs, baseball bats and knives as the huge gathering took place. Video of the worrying violence shows the moment a gunman blasted his weapon while standing among the crowd, who suddenly flee in fear.
The horrific scenes left families who were supposed to be enjoying a day out fearing for their lives. Hardev Uppal, from the Black Country, was later identified to be the gunman.
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He and six others have since been jailed for their part in the disorder - which took place in fields off the A6, near Alvaston, Derby. A trial heard how the violence broke out between two rival groups on August 20, 2023.
Police were called to the scene, off Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, Derby, just before 4pm after reports of shots being fired and people fighting with weapons. The fight had been pre-planned, with a group meeting taking place in Brunswick Street, Derby.
A total of seven men were sentenced at Derby Crown Court on Wednesday, November 6. They were:
Parminder Singh, 25, of Parkes Road, Smethwick, was jailed for six-and-a-half years after being convicted of violent disorder and possession of a firearm with intent to cause violence
Malkeet Singh, 24, of Court Road, Wolverhampton, was jailed for three years after being convicted of violent disorder
Hardev Uppal, 34, of Sycamore Road, Tipton, was jailed for 10 years and 10 months after admitting possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and wounding with intent
Doodhnath Tripathi, 29, of Manor Avenue, Hounslow, was jailed for five years and 10 months after admitting violent disorder wounding
Karamjit Singh, 36, of Shakespeare Street, Derby, was jailed for four-and-a-half years after admitting possession of a bladed article and violent disorder
Jagjit Singh, 31, Bolton Road, Wolverhampton, was jailed for four-and-a-half years after admitting possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence
Baljit Singh, 33, of Lawfred Avenue, Wolverhampton, was jailed for three years and nine months for possession of a bladed article and violent disorder
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