Riots erupted and homes were set on fire in a Northern Ireland town after two teenage boys were charged with attempted rape.Fifteen police officers were injured after disorder broke out in Ballymena ...

Violence and disorder broke out in the Co Antrim town, and elsewhere, last week following court appearance by two teenagers ...

The First and deputy First Ministers have condemned the rioting in Ballymena, saying that the violence was motivated by “pure racism" and “needs to stop”. Wednesday, 25 June 2025 Newsletters ...

Protesters threw petrol bombs, bricks and fireworks at police during another night of disorder in Ballymena on Tuesday. Five people were arrested and a further 17 officers were injured overnight ...

This violence doesn’t speak for Ballymena,” she said. Ms Mulholland said that the unrest distracted from the “really serious issue” of violence against women and girls.

Like everywhere in Northern Ireland, Ballymena has suffered its share of atrocities. Now it’s happening all over again, writes Kate Devlin Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent ...

Ballymena riots: It is hard to see where the violence will end - and it could go on for weeks . This has been rumbling for days and began when a vigil, held for a girl who was the victim of an ...

Ballymena riots: Police face third night of violence as unrest spreads Riots look set to rock Northern Ireland for a third day in a row after arson, vandalism, and violence broke out in Ballymena ...

Ballymena riots condemned as ‘racist thuggery’ as homes and cars set on fire in second night of violence. Dramatic scenes unfolded overnight in the Northern Ireland town as rioters hurled ...

Ballymena violence highlights need for more PSNI funding – Robinson. Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Mike Nesbitt visited homes in Clonavon Terrace which were targeted on Monday night.

Scenes of violence in Ballymena which left 15 police injured were “racist thuggery”, a senior officer has said. Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Assistant Chief Constable Ryan ...

Protesters threw petrol bombs, bricks and fireworks at police during another night of disorder in Ballymena on Tuesday. Five people were arrested and a further 17 officers were injured overnight ...