British soldiers plead guilty over fight with US police officer
Four were on military rugby trip in New York when row broke out and off-duty officer was punched and had phone stolen
Four British soldiers have admitted being involved in a fight with an off-duty policeman outside a New York City bar.
The soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland were on a military rugby team trip when the row broke out on 30 August.
Criminal complaints say the officer was punched and his mobile phone was taken.
Court records show Ratu-losefo Yavala pleaded guilty on Friday to misdemeanour assault and petit larceny, while Thomas Shute admitted misdemeanour assault. Mosese Kurulala and Iliakini Raderua pleaded guilty to violations, which are not crimes under US law.
The four were sentenced to community service and fines.
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