TWO men who knocked people unconscious during a night out in Warrington town centre have been sentenced more than two years later.

Luke Heath, of Valient Close, and Daniel Rogerson, of Canada Close, were drinking in the town in 2018, when they punched their victims to the ground and fled the scene.

Sarah Griffin, prosecuting in Liverpool Crown Court today, Monday, said two victims, plus a third who did not press charges, were beckoned down Moulders Lane by Heath and Rogerson in the early hours of March 23, 2018.

CCTV images showed Heath, 26, punch one of the men who fell to the floor.

The court heard how he punched him again while he lay on the ground, before knocking him unconscious with a kick when he tried to get up.

Ms Griffin said Rogerson, 29, punched another victim trying to diffuse the situation, who also fell to the ground unconscious.

Heath and Rogerson both fled the scene but police used CCTV to track them down.

The first male, attacked by Heath, had a swollen and cut lip, bruising and pain, and was treated with painkillers.

Mark Pritchard, representing Heath, said his client felt 'sickened' at seeing the CCTV images, and had been trying to turn his life around by working with probation and securing employment.

He also has multiple character references which speak in his favour.

The second male, who was punched by Rogerson, suffered a three centimetre cut on his scalp which had to be glued together, as well as swelling and bruising.

Stephen McNally, defending Rogerson, said he is of previous good character and could be dealt with without a custodial sentence.

Addressing Heath and Rogerson during the hearing, HJJ Garrett Byrne, said: "This can only be described as a disgusting course of conduct by both of you.

"It was clear you were both intent on fighting.

"Both of these young men were rendered unconscious and both suffered injuries to various degrees."

Judge Byrne described Heath as the most culpable with 'a history of violence', including 18 previous convictions for 27 offences.

He was sentenced to nine months in custody.

Judge Bryne explained that due to Rogerson's previous good character, he felt he could draw back from a custodial sentence.

Rogerson was made subject to a 12 month community order.