Man Jailed for Attacking Police During Ballymena Riots

One of main instigators of Ballymena riots jailed after attacks on PSNI

One of the main instigators of last year's riot in Ballymena that helped sparked violence across Northern Ireland has been jailed after being found guilty of leading attacks on police with masonry metal poles and bottles.

Ballymena riots: Man described as an 'instigator' jailed

Bradley Philip Douglas, 29, from Waveney Mews in Ballymena, was handed a five-year sentence at Antrim Crown Court.

Five-year sentence for Ballymena summer riot ‘instigator’ with 'appalling record'

A man who was an “instigator” in the rioting in Ballymena last summer and who encouraged others to join was handed a five-year sentence on Wednesday (September 9).

Man jailed for attacking police during Ballymena riots

A 29-year-old man has been jailed for attacking police during race rioting in Ballymena last year.

Man gets hefty jail time for his part in Ballymena race riots

The 28-year-old was identified as one of the main instigators 'throwing rocks and metal poles'

Man who threw rocks and metal poles at police during Ballymena riots given five-year sentence

Bradley Douglas (28) was described by the PSNI as ‘one of the main instigators’ of a riot in Ballymena on 10 June 2025.