Man, 23, jailed over summer riots in Ballymena

Man, 23, jailed over summer riots in Ballymena

Last June large-scale disorder broke out on the streets of Ballymena, involving a crowd of rioters and lasting for three consecutive nights

Ballymena riot offender jailed for 32 months as police warn “we will work tirelessly” to bring all involved to justice

Jailed: Curtis Dunlop (23) A 23-year-old man who took part in sustained rioting on the streets of Ballymena during three nights of disorder last summer has been jailed for 32 months, as police reiterated their commitment to pursuing all those involved in the violence. Kurtis Dunlop, 23, was sentenced at Antrim Crown Court on Monday, 20 April, after pleading guilty to the offence of riot linked to the disturbances that erupted in June 2025. He wi…

Man (23) handed jail sentence for rioting in Ballymena after large-scale disorder broke out on the streets

A 23-year-old man charged with the offence of Riot in Ballymena on Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 has been handed a custodial sentence.