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Bristol City centre back David Partridge has expressed his remorse over a custodial sentence for his part in a nightclub brawl last year.

The Wales international, who had been on loan at League One rivals Leyton Orient this season, served half of a two-month jail sentence after pleading guilty to affray and causing actual bodily harm.

Partridge was jailed after he and team-mates Steve Brooker and Bradley Orr were involved in a nightclub brawl in Bristol city centre last October.

Brooker and Orr were each given 28-day sentences for their part in the incident, with the pair serving just a fortnight behind bars.

Upon his release from jail, Partridge met with Robins chairman Steve Lansdown and vice-chairman Keith Dawe, where he was warned about his future conduct.

The former West Ham United, Dundee United and Motherwell player is now looking to restore himself in Gary Johnson's squad.

"I regret everything that happened and I apologise to the supporters, staff and players at this football club," Partridge told the club's official website.

"This has been a very difficult time for me. I've been given another chance, which I am very grateful for.

"All I'm interested in now is getting fit again and concentrating fully on football for Bristol City once more."