Ballymena: Two men in their 20s handed jail terms after participating in 'serious disorder' in town
Two men have been jailed for their part in serious disorder in Ballymena in June of last year.
At Antrim Crown Court on Wednesday, July 8, Jack Redmond (22) was sentenced to 27 months – with 13-and-a-half months to be spent in custody and the remainder on licence - after he was convicted of two counts of common law riot.
Redmond, formerly of Ballymena but now with an address at Thornleigh park, Randalstown, was identified as having participated in serious disorder in Ballymena on June 9 and 10, 2025.
At the same court, Logan Carley (24) was sentenced to 30 months - with half to be spent in custody and half on licence – after he was convicted of common law riot.
Carley, of Drumtara, Ballymena, was identified as having participated in the disorder on June 11 last year.
Commenting after the sentencing, Detective Inspector Gallagher said: “In shameful scenes, there was large-scale disorder by people intent on causing harm. Damage was caused to roads, homes, cars and local business premises with people left fearing for their lives.
“Our officers came under attack and many left injured after petrol bombs, heavy masonry and fireworks were thrown at them.
“At the time, we assured the public that we will work tirelessly to restore calm and ensure that anyone who chooses to take part in this criminality is brought to justice.
“Our dedicated investigation team has worked tirelessly to ensure that those involved are prosecuted – today’s sentencing is one of many over this disorder. "