An ugly brawl which attracted a crowd of 50 spectators in Launceston CBD had its upshot in the Launceston Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
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Magistrate Simon Brown handed out fines to five defendants who pleaded guilty to offences ranging from disorderly conduct to wilfully obstructing a police officer.
He said it was a bad episode that frightened people on the street enjoying a night out.
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The incident occurred on the corner of Brisbane and George streets at 1.30am on March 8, 2020.
Jaime Lee Bannister, 18, was fined $300 for disorderly conduct for swearing, screaming and waving her arms about.
The court heard that Bannister shouted "she's my sister, she's the victim".
Charlie Hills, 23, was fined $600 for disorderly conduct.
"Your record is a far from good one," Mr Brown said.
"Your behaviour was appalling and you were given your chance to calm down."
Karlah Brown-Bannister, 22, was fined $300 for disorderly conduct for shouting and swearing and threatening to assault members of another group of people.
Blair McGillvery, 18, was fined $150 for wilfully obstructing a police officer by trying to pull an arrested female away from a police officer.
"What do you think about it now?" Mr Brown asked.
"I regret it," McGillvery replied.
Montana Louise McGillvery, 22, was fined $400 for disorderly conduct for screaming, yelling, fighting and waving her arms about.
"This was an unfortunate episode and your intervention made it worse," Mr Brown said.
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