Rival Kebab Shop Families Jailed for Violent Brawl
In August 2025, a fierce fight erupted in the busy city center of Newport, Wales, involving rival kebab shop owners using metal poles, kebab tools, and a walking stick as weapons.
Details of the Incident
Newport Crown Court reviewed CCTV footage from Commercial Road showing brutal slashing during the clash. The attack involved men aged 17 to 52, all of Turkish descent, from families who each owned competing kebab shops in the area.
Individuals Involved
- Mehmet Aksoy, 52
- Mazhar Aksoy, 40
- Murat Aksoy, 28
- Burak Aksoy, 25
- Savas Sayak, 33
- Yagmur Sayak, 42
- Firat Sayak, 45
- A 17-year-old boy (name withheld due to his age)
All adult defendants admitted to violent disorder and are being sentenced at Newport Crown Court. The teenager will face sentencing in a youth court.
The court was told there was "significant physical violence" as shown in the CCTV footage.
All defendants received assistance from interpreters during the court proceedings.
Summary
The violent clash between rival kebab shop families in Newport led to jail sentences after court reviewed clear evidence of physical assaults with weapons.
Author's note: This case highlights the severity of disputes spilling over into dangerous violence among local businesses.