DRAMATIC mobile phone footage of Chard teenagers fighting with a wooden stick and a corkscrew was shown in court last week.

A 16-year-old boy was left with wounds to his head and face, a swollen nose and a black lip after a fight with another 16-year-old, Wednesday's hearing heard.

A youth court in Yeovil was shown mobile footage of the fight in Fore Street, Chard, on October 12, 2006, which ended when a police special constable arrived and was also assaulted.

The incident was the culmination of a developing feud between two sets of brothers, the court heard.

A 16-year-old boy pleaded guilty to assault by beating and grievous bodily harm and could face a custodial sentence.

His 13-year-old brother admitted one charge of assault by beating.

Both defendants claimed they had suffered months of bullying at school.

The court heard that on the morning of October 12, the 16-year-old defendant had punched a 12-year-old boy and kneed him in the back.

Fearing retribution from that boy's 16-year-old brother, he went home and armed himself.

Patrick Butler, defending, said: "He knew what was coming and then made a fundamental mistake and went home and collected the corkscrew with a misguided notion of self-defence."

The 16-year-old was later confronted by the 12-year-old's brother, who was carrying a wooden stick.

Mike Travers, prosecuting, said a fight broke out and the elder defendant drew a knife with a corkscrew end from his bag and stabbed the victim three times.

A passing special constable tried to restrain him but was struck on the back by the 13-year-old, who later claimed he didn't recognise the constable and was trying to protect his brother.

The 16-year-old victim was taken to hospital to receive stitches and was given a police caution.

Mr Butler said: "Mercifully the wounds were less serious than they could have been.

"The defendants are fortunate not to be facing any more serious consequences."

He said both defendants had acknowledged their guilt and had cooperated fully with police.

David Maynard-Griffin, chairman of magistrates, told the 13-year-old: "You cannot go around hitting people without at least being told off in some way."

He was given a four-month referral order and must attend a youth offending panel.

Sentencing for the 16-year-old was adjourned for a report.

Mr Maynard-Griffin said: "We order that the report consider all options including a custodial sentence.

"You could lose your freedom as a result of what you did."

For legal reasons, none of the boys concerned can be named.