Mother and son accused of rioting in Ballymena have cases sent to Crown Court
A mother and son have appeared at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court via video link from separate prisons where they have been on remand in connection with disorder in the town on June 9 this year.
Tracy Elizabeth Kane (50), of Galgorm Street in Ballymena and Kelvin James Kane (31), with an address listed as c/o Maghaberry Prison, were both further remanded in custody and their cases were sent to Antrim Crown Court for arraignment on January 14.
Kelvin Kane is charged with riotous assembly; arson endangering life at Clonavon Terrace in Ballymena; entering several dwellings with intent to cause damage in the Clonavon area; causing criminal damage to homes and a boat; theft of items including a bicycle, bench and bin; and handling stolen goods.
Tracy Kane is charged with riotous assembly; entering a dwelling at Clonavon Terrace with intent to do unlawful damage and with intent to steal; and 'encouraging/assisting' her son to riot.