THREE brothers have been sentenced after a man was stabbed during a fight that ‘turned ugly’.

Abdul Pirzadh was taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary after he was stabbed with a knife and hit over the head with a bottle.

The argument took place on the street in Radcliffe, outside a house party where ‘there was a lot of drinking going on’, Bolton Crown Court heard.

Elder brother Salar Morsali, aged 36, had invited Mr Pirzadh to the party at Stand Lane, where a ‘scuffle’ broke out.

Youngest brother Akbar Morsali, aged 26, hit the victim over the head with a bottle as the argument escalated, causing cuts and abrasions.

The court heard how Mr Pirzadh ‘produced a knife’ from his pocket but in an ‘act of excessive self defence’, 31-year-old brother Jay Hellewell, formerly known as Jafar Morsali, ‘used’ the knife.

Philip Dobson, prosecuting, said: “The defendant said there was an unfriendly and unwelcoming atmosphere. He was apprehensive from the moment he arrived.

“After leaving the house, Mr Pirzadh was struck several times to the back.

“Jay told the police it was Mr Pirzadh who had the knife but dropped it, and then Jay used it.

“Footage has been seen of Jay hiding the knife and swapping clothing with brother Akbar.

“Akbar told police it culminated in him hitting Mr Pirzadh with the bottle.”

Mr Pirzadh was taken to hospital with marks around his neck, a bloodied, nose, a laceration to his left shoulder and two others to his right shoulder, as well as swelling.

Defence barrister Vanessa Thomson said: “Jay believed Mr Pirzadh’s intention was to use the knife towards him.

“He acted spontaneously to defend himself.

“It is clear he did not go out looking for trouble that night.”

Jay has lived in the UK for seven years, moving to Lister Lane, Halifax, in 2012.

Ms Thomson added: “He immersed himself into community and church life, giving support and help to those who need it. He is considered as a man who has an awful lot to offer.”

His brother Salar moved to the UK in 2007 and has been learning English at college as well as studying the Bible.

Defence barrister Helen Longworth said: “Salar said he will take this as an opportunity to rebuild his life.”

Meanwhile, Akbar, of Manchester Road, Denton, was described as ‘kind’, ‘generous’ and ‘respectful’.

Robert Smith, defending, said: “It is clear this offence was totally out of character.

“Akbar moved to the UK in 2015 and does not currently have the right to remain. Consequences for him would be of the most serious nature.”

Judge Graeme Smith, sentencing Hellewell, said: “I accept that what you did was properly categorised as excessive self defence. There was no pre-meditation on your behalf.

“I accept you do not know why you used the weapon not once but three times.”

Jay was sentenced to 10 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, after pleading guilty to Section 20 wounding.

Sentencing Akbar, Judge Smith said: “In your case, this was a single blow. It was, however, with a weapon.

“I note you have no previous convictions of any kind. Your references also speak of you being a caring man, of the events being out of character, and your expression of remorse.”

Akbar was sentenced to 16 weeks’ imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, after pleading guilty to assault, occasioning actual bodily harm.

Sentencing Salar, Judge Smith said: “I’m told you blame yourself for this incident because you invited the victim to the party and you are the eldest of the three brothers.

“Your role is undoubtedly the least serious because you were only involved in pushing and shoving the victim.”

Salar received a 12-month community order after pleading guilty to a count of affray.

All three brothers were also handed a 25-day rehabilitation activity requirement.