Portadown Man Sentenced to 59 Months Over 2025 Disorder

A 33-year-old Portadown man has been sentenced to 59 months after being convicted of common law riot in connection with serious disorder in the town in June 2025. Ryan Pepper will spend half of the sentence in custody and the remainder on licence.

A Portadown man has been sentenced over disorder in the town following disturbances which took place in June 2025.

Ryan Pepper, aged 33 and from the Portadown area, was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court on Thursday, 3 September 2026.

He received a sentence of 59 months after being convicted of common law riot.

Half of the sentence will be served in custody, while the remaining half will be spent on licence.

Portadown Disorder Investigation

Pepper was arrested on 16 June 2025 after police identified him as having taken part in serious disorder several days earlier.

The disturbances included incidents in the West Street area of Portadown.

Police said the disorder resulted in damage to roads, homes, vehicles and local businesses.

Officers were also attacked during the disturbances.

Detective Chief Inspector O’Loan said petrol bombs, masonry and fireworks had been thrown at police, leaving a number of officers injured.

Police Say Investigation Into Portadown Disorder Continues

Detective Chief Inspector O’Loan said:

“In shameful scenes last year, 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.”

He added that police officers had also been targeted during the disorder.

“Our officers came under attack and many left injured after petrol bombs, heavy masonry and fireworks were thrown at them.”

Police said investigators had continued working to identify and prosecute those involved.

Detective Chief Inspector O’Loan said the latest sentencing was one of a number linked to the disorder.

“Our dedicated investigation team has worked tirelessly to ensure that those involved are prosecuted – today’s sentencing is one of many over this disorder.”

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