BRAWLS between two rival gangs of Nepalese street fighters outside a popular Gurkha restaurant have become so common that the venue’s licence is under review.

Gurkha Square restaurant on Gun Street, owned by Deepak Gurung, will come under scrutiny at this week’s Licensing Applications Sub-Committee meeting following three “serious incidents” involving 20 Nepalese men.

Seven men were convicted at Reading Crown Court on Monday, and five of them have been given suspended prison sentences.

In one fight, a member of the public suffered a fractured skull on Boxing Day.

In a police report submitted to Reading Borough Council on January 22, officers confirmed that on three occasions mass brawls between the two Nepalese gangs had spilled out on to the streets. Police say many of the fighters are underage but have been served alcohol at the restaurant.

The first incident took place on December 12, 2012 and resulted in six fighters being arrested and charged with violent disorder.

The second, on October 14, 2013, involved two members of the public being assaulted outside Grosvenor Casino, Queens Road, by seven gang members.

Finally, on December 26, 2014, CCTV footage from The Oracle showed four men were left unconscious in the middle of the road outside the restaurant. Chairman of charity The Forgotten British Gurkha, Peter Beckinsale, 76, said: “It really does sadden me to think the restaurant’s licence could be withdrawn because of the actions of these gangs.”

Thames Valley Police announced on Tuesday that six gang members arrested and charged were sentenced on Monday at a trial at Reading Crown Court after being convicted by a jury of violent disorder back in February.

Superintendent Robin Rickard said: “This was a nasty, vicious attack by a defined group of people. We are pleased that we have been able to bring to justice those responsible.”

Thames Valley Police have now put forward conditions to the council who will decide on the fate of the restaurant during Friday’s Licensing Applications Sub-Committee.

These include the installation of CCTV, that only a licensed bar person should operate the sale of alcohol and also that Thames Valley Police should be notified of any special events not associated with the venue 10 days before it takes place.

The restaurant owner, Deepak Gurung, was not available to comment.