Members Only Jail for Portadown man who damaged ex-partner’s car with wheel brace A defence lawyer said there 'no excuses' for the behaviour but the defendant 'was going through an incredibly difficult period in his life' and 'turned to drugs' by Court Reporter October 31, 2025 A Portadown man who used a wheel brace to damage his ex-partner's car has been jailed.... This content is for Armagh I members only. Consider supporting local, independent journalism by signing up for a monthly - or annual – membership. Weekly Membership £1.99 / Week Unlimited weekly access to Armagh ICancel any time Sign Up Monthly Membership £4.99 / Month Unlimited access to all Armagh I contentSupport independent journalism Sign Up Annual Membership £49.99 / Year Two months FREE with an annual membershipUnlimited access to all Armagh I contentSupporting local independent news Sign Up Already have an account? Sign in Login Local jobs Sign Up To Our Newsletter RelatedcourtsMembersPaywallPortadown Most read today New trial date confirmed for man accused of causing death of three people in Marketill crash Newry woman falsely claimed over £13,000 in childcare costs ‘He was my best friend’: Neil Lennon’s heartbreaking final farewell to dad Gerry More in members ABC Council agree sale of former DARD building on Mall promoting fresh hopes of new development Lurgan man denies trying to ‘rip’ woman’s trousers off after climbing in window but says he was there to buy drugs Permission sought for ‘barn conversion’ to create eight short-term tourist lets Jail for Portadown woman who took money from bank account of person with dementia