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 In Pictures: Storm Chandra causes havoc across Armagh Newry winner of The Traitors announces passing of her mother days after hit TV show’s finale Daughter of terminally ill woman in Craigavon hospital brands standard of care ‘disgusting’ More in members Daughter of terminally ill woman in Craigavon hospital brands standard of care ‘disgusting’ Short reprieve for man facing prison after he was involved in serious crash Judge critical of defendant’s ‘fanciful’ explanation after he’s found in boxer shorts in Newry grow house Teenager seen ‘laughing and clapping’ as he watched parents home ablaze