A MAN was jailed after a jury found him guilty of affray.

Lloyd Penn, aged 28, of North Road, Newbridge, was convicted following a trial at Cardiff Crown Court.

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The offence occurred in his hometown between May 29 and May 30.

Judge David Wynn Morgan jailed Penn for 16 months.

The defendant will also have to pay a victim surcharge upon his release from prison.

Outside the court, Police Constable Brenna Holt said: “We welcome the court’s decision. Positive sentencing such as this sends a message that this behaviour will not be tolerated.”