Five men sentenced following Halloween disorder in Dundee in 2022

Five men have been sentenced for breach of the peace offences involving fireworks during rioting in the Kirkton area of Dundee in 2022. 

Large scale disorder was experienced on the evening of Monday, 31 October, with fires blocking roads, vehicles and buildings damaged, and fireworks and bricks thrown at emergency responders. 

The men were all sentenced at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Friday, 16 January, 2026.     

Marley Williams, 25, pled guilty at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 4 November, 2025. He was sentenced to 24 months in jail.  

Brandon Williams, 25, and George Reid, 36, also pled guilty at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 5 November, 2025. Williams was sentenced to 20 months in jail and Reid to 38 months. 

Two further men, Jack Reynolds, 23, and Stewart Burns, 41, were found guilty of the offences at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 18 November, 2025. Reynolds was sentenced to a Restriction of Liberty Order and Burns to a Community Payback Order. 

Chief Inspector Colin Echevarria said: “I hope these convictions and sentencings send a clear message that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated and those who engage in such will face the consequences. Acting as part of a large group will not stop us identifying you and bringing you before the courts to face justice. 

“I want to highlight the bravery of our officers who faced challenging conditions that night but maintained their presence to ensure public safety. The investigation carried out by our teams in the following weeks and months was exemplary and has led to these convictions. I thank them all for their hard work and dedication.

“Thankfully, we’ve not seen this level of disorder in the Kirkton area in recent years and I believe that’s down to the prevention work our officers and partner agencies have carried out. We’ve engaged with young people and broader communities to highlight the risks associated with reckless behaviour involving fireworks. 

“Kirkton has moved on from these previous incidents and we’ll continue to support the community to make sure it’s a safe place for everyone to enjoy all year round, without fear of disorder.”