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Bare-chested Maghery man in middle of Portadown riot had downed two bottles of Buckfast

Summary by Armagh I
A Maghery man was bare-chested in the middle of a riot in Portadown after going out in the approach to his 21st Birthday and downing two bottles of Buckfast, a defence lawyer told Craigavon Magistrates’ Court. Jamie Smyth, a landscaper, of Derrylileagh Road, made admissions after being charged with rioting on Saturday, June 14. When he actually turned 21 three days later he was behind bars on remand. He appeared at the court on Friday via video …
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Armagh i broke the news in on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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