Ryan McKenna

Ryan McKenna

41, Male 2026-01-22

Belfast

Offender ID: 3a797edc-ec1d-4943-9064-2143533fb73b

Offence Summary

Ryan McKenna, a PSNI officer, was convicted of gross indecency towards a female child under the age of 13 between 2004 and 2009. He was remanded in custody pending sentencing.

Full Description

A Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officer has been convicted of a historic child sex offence at Dungannon Crown Court. Ryan McKenna, aged 41 and listed as residing care of PSNI headquarters in Belfast, faced trial on five charges related to a female child under 13 years old.

The offences spanned a period between November 22, 2004, and February 1, 2009. McKenna was found guilty on one count of gross indecency towards a child. The jury could not reach a verdict on a charge of indecent assault and acquitted him on the remaining three charges: two counts of gross indecency towards a child, one count of sexual assault, and one count of committing a sex act in front of a child.

McKenna, who operated as an officer in the Ballymena area, was remanded in custody immediately following the conviction. Sentencing is scheduled for January 22, 2026. The case highlights ongoing legal proceedings within the PSNI, where a spokesperson stated: "Legal proceedings are on-going and therefore it would not be appropriate for the Police Service of Northern Ireland to comment at this time."

The trial took place at Dungannon Crown Court, underscoring the seriousness of historic child sex offences in Northern Ireland. No further details on the specifics of the incident were disclosed in court reports, but the conviction marks a significant development in addressing past abuses.

Location

City: Belfast

Case Details

Police Force: Police Service of Northern Ireland

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: Ireland

Confidence: 90%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Police Service of Northern Ireland for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: belfastlive.co.uk

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