Gang sentenced for violence at Kabaddi event in Derby

Seven men have been sentenced after taking part in a large scale fight involving machetes and guns at a sporting event in Derby.

Violence broke out between two groups who attended a Kabaddi tournament in Alvaston last summer (2023), leaving a number of people injured.

Police were called to the scene, off Elvaston Lane, just before 4pm on Sunday 20 August after reports of shots being fired and people fighting with weapons.

The fight had been pre-planned with a group meeting in Brunswick Street, Derby, beforehand.

Parminder Singh was one of those who attended the pre-meeting and was captured on drone footage wearing a face covering and with his hood up. He was also seen to move towards a hedge between two fields at the scene, with police later locating a shoulder bag in the area which contained a loaded semi-automatic pistol.

His DNA was found on both the pistol and the bag. He was hit by a bullet in the groin during the incident and had to have it removed during surgery at hospital. The 25-year-old, of the West Midlands, has been convicted of violent disorder and possession of a firearm.

Malkeet Singh, was part of the other group, and was also involved with the violence before he was then assaulted and suffered injuries to his head. The 24-year-old, of Court Road, Wolverhampton, has been convicted of violent disorder.

Hardev Uppal travelled to the scene with Malkeet Singh. Video footage shows him firing a gun with the shot hitting Karamjit Singh in the groin. Uppal was then assaulted by members of the opposing group and suffered a fractured skull. The 34-year-old, of Sycamore Road, Tipton, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and wounding.

Doodhnath Tripathi was part of a group that assaulted Malkeet Singh with swords and other weapons. Video footage shows him hitting Malkeet Singh with a sword. The 31-year-old, of Manor Avenue, Hounslow pleaded guilty to wounding.

Karamjit Singh was seen on video brandishing two swords above his head. He was then involved in the violence against Hardev Uppal and Malkeet Singh before putting his machetes in a car and leaving the scene as the violence subsided. The 36-year-old, of Shakespeare Street, Derby admitted possession of a bladed article and violent disorder.

Jagjit Singh was seen to fire a gun during the disorder. The 31-year-old, of Bolton Road, Wolverhampton has admitted possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

Baljit Singh was involved in the violent disorder and also had possession of a weapon. The 33-year-old, of Lawfred Avenue, Wolverhampton admitted possession of a bladed article and violent disorder.

All seven men appeared at Derby Crown Court for sentence on 6 November and received the following sentences:

Malkeet Singh – jailed for 3 years

Parminder Singh – jailed for 6 years and 6 months

Karamjit Singh – jailed for 4 years and 6 months

Jagjit Singh – jailed for 4 years and 6 months

Baljit Singh – jailed for 3 years and 9 months

Doodhnath Tripathi – jailed for 5 years and 10 months

Hardev Uppal – jailed for 10 years and 10 months

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