Co Armagh man charged with riotous assembly in Portadown to stand trial at Craigavon Crown Court
A Co Armagh man charged with riotous assembly after disturbances in Portadown during the summer is to stand trial at Craigavon Crown Court.
Jamie Smyth, aged 21, from Derrylileagh Road, Portadown appeared before Craigavon Magistrates Court for a Preliminary Enquiry.
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The single charge of riotous assembly on June 14 this year was put to the defendant who said he understood the charge.
The charge relates to public unrest in Portadown.
A prosecutor submitted that on the basis of the papers before the court there was a prima facie case. There were no contrary submissions from Smyth’s defence solicitor Mr Gabriel Ingram.
District Judge Michael Ranaghan said he had read the papers and was satisfied there is a prima facie case against Smyth.
The defendant declined to say anything in relation to the charge nor submit any written submissions.
Smyth was sent for trial to Craigavon Crown Court with arraignment on January 13 this year.
He was released on his own bail of £300.