00:00Thousands of residents in Northern Ireland of Ballymena almost throughout on Tuesday night continued a mass protest against foreigners or immigrants over alleged sexual assault on a female minor by suspected Romanians, leading to a more chaotic situation on Tuesday around Clonavon Terrace area and Bridge Road, with protesters seen engaging police officers with petrol bombs, heavy masonry, bricks and fireworks, with police authority, the police service of Northern Ireland,
00:29PSNI confirming that the violent civil unrest was brought under control around 1 a.m. on Wednesday morning night, adding that, 17 police officers sustained serious injuries and the police service senior officer, Chief Constable John Boucher described the protest as a racial behavior.
00:47It was gathered that some shops and homes of foreigners were set ablaze by the protesters who staged the anti-immigrant protests across several streets in Ballymena, forcing many foreigners to flee the city over fear of being attacked.
01:01The protests in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, erupted following the alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl on June 7, 2025, in the Clonavon Terrace area.
01:14According to Reuters, hundreds of masked rioters attacked police and set homes and cars on fire in the Northern Irish town of Ballymena on Tuesday,
01:22in the second successive night of disorder that followed a protest over an alleged sexual assault in the town.
01:29CALM was restored to Ballymena, located 45 km, 28 miles, from the capital Belfast, at around 1 o'clock local time, 0000 GMT, police said.
01:44Officers in riot gear and driving armored vans responded earlier with water cannon and non-lethal rounds,
01:50known as attenuated energy projectiles, after being attacked by petrol bombs, scaffolding and rocks that rioters gathered by knocking down nearby walls, a Reuters witness said.
02:01Police service of Northern Ireland in a series of statements issued on its website and social media handle,
02:07said that, police continuing to investigate a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl in the Clonavon Terrace area of Ballymena on Saturday 7 June have made a third arrest.
02:20Detective Inspector Alford from the Police Service's Public Protection Branch said,
02:24A 28-year-old man was arrested yesterday evening, Monday 9 June.
02:30He has been unconditionally released from police custody following questioning.
02:35We have to date charged two teenage boys with attempted rape and our inquiries are continuing.
02:41They both appeared before Coleraine Magistrates Court yesterday morning, Monday 9 June, in connection with this investigation.
02:48We would reiterate our appeal for information, if you were in the Clonavon Terrace or Waveney Road area on Saturday evening,
02:57and witnessed what happened or noticed anything suspicious, please make contact with police on 101, quoting reference number 1522 the 7th of June 25.
03:09The 29-year-old man, arrested during the disorder in Ballymena on Monday night the 9th of June, has been charged to court.
03:17He has been charged with riotous behavior, disorderly behavior, attempted criminal damage and resisting police.
03:25He is due to appear before Ballymena Magistrates Court on Thursday 3 July.
03:31As is usual procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
03:37Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said,
03:39We are actively working to identify those responsible for last night's racially motivated disorder in Ballymena and bring them to justice.
03:48Over the coming days, we will have in place a significant policing presence to help protect these communities in Ballymena and prevent any future disorder.
03:58Anyone who has information or who can help identify those responsible is asked to contact police on 101.
04:04Police are currently dealing with serious disorder in the Clonavon Terrace area of Ballymena this evening, Tuesday 10 June.
04:15Members of the public should avoid the area.
04:17An update will be provided in due course.
04:20Calm has been restored in Ballymena following serious disorder in the Clonavon Terrace, North Road and Bridge Street areas last night.
04:28Disorder broke out shortly before 8 p.m. and continued for several hours with masonry and petrol bombs thrown at police offices and police vehicles.
04:38A number of homes and businesses were also attacked.
04:41During the disorder, authorized offices discharged a number of attenuating energy projectiles, AEPs, and the water cannon was also deployed in an attempt to disperse the crowds.
04:53Calm was restored to the area at around 1 a.m.
04:56Police also dealt with sporadic disorder in Newton Abbey and Carrickfergus with some incidents in North Belfast.
05:03The police service of Northern Ireland condemns the disgraceful scenes of violence on the streets last night, Tuesday 10 June.
05:12In a second night of rioting and disorder, mainly in the Clonavon Terrace area of Ballymena,
05:18police officers came under sustained attack over a number of hours with multiple petrol bombs, heavy masonry, bricks and fireworks in the direction.
05:27Earlier in the evening, a number of protests took place in areas of Belfast, Lisbon, Coleraine and Newton Abbey.
05:35Officers attended to monitor the situation and ensure an appropriate and proportionate policing response.
05:41In Carrickfergus two bins were set alight in bottles and masonry thrown at police in the Sunnylands area by a group of 20 to 30 young people at around 8.30 p.m.
05:52In Newton Abbey bins were set alight at the Runardabout on O'Neill Road.
05:56During the course of the serious disorder in Ballymena, authorized officers discharged a number of attenuating energy projectiles, AEPs,
06:06and the water cannon was also deployed in an attempt to disperse the crowds.
06:11Businesses and homes were attacked and damaged and a number of vehicles were also set on fire in the area.
06:1717 officers were injured with some requiring required hospital treatment.
06:22Five people were arrested on suspicion of riotous behavior and remain in police custody this morning.
06:28A male was also arrested on suspicion of disorderly behavior on the O'Neill Road in Newton Abbey.
06:35A number of nearby roads were closed by police to ensure the safety of the public and local residents,
06:41and to enable officers to deal with the situation and disorder safely.
06:45All roads were subsequently reopened.
06:47Chief Constable John Boucher said,
06:50The mindless violence witnessed over the past two nights in Ballymena is deeply concerning and utterly unacceptable.
06:57These criminal acts not only endanger lives but also risk undermining the ongoing criminal justice process
07:03led by the PSNI in support of a victim who deserves truth, justice, and protection.
07:10Ironically, and frustratingly,
07:12this violence threatens to derail the very pursuit of justice it claims to challenge.
07:17Let me be clear, this behavior must stop.
07:21I appeal to everyone involved to cease all further acts of criminality and disorder immediately.
07:27As with any serious offenders in Northern Ireland, we will pursue those responsible and bring them to justice.
07:33We will now begin our investigation of reviewing all evidence gathered, including video footage,
07:40and images of the individuals involved will be released to identify offenders.
07:44Do not throw away your future and do not continue to endanger or intimidate the lives of others.
07:51To those who have been threatened or affected by this violence, we are with you.
07:56You deserve safety and justice, and we will find and prosecute those responsible.
08:02Hate-fueled acts and mob rule do nothing but tear at the fabric of our society.
08:07They resolve nothing and serve no one.
08:09I want to pay the highest tribute to the women and men of the police service.
08:13Of Northern Ireland, despite operating under immense financial pressure,
08:19far greater than that faced by other public services in Northern Ireland or police forces across the UK and in the Republic of Ireland,
08:27our offices continue to display unwavering professionalism, courage, and resolve.
08:33Again we see our brave offices putting themselves in harm's way to keep people safe resulting in further unacceptable injuries.
08:40They are a credit to us all.
08:43Since 2010, the PSNI has been critically underfunded.
08:48This neglect takes no account of the enormous demands placed on us by legacy issues
08:53or the unique challenges of policing in a post-conflict society.
08:57Our resourcing levels are not just inadequate.
09:00They are dangerous.
09:02I will be making arrangements to activate mutual aid resources
09:05to ensure we have the necessary support to maintain public order and bring offenders to justice.
09:11The PSNI is a cornerstone of our society's peace and security.
09:16It is time it was treated, and funded, accordingly.
09:20The statement from the police service of Northern Ireland ends in quotes.
09:25Reacting over the police describing the protest a racial behavior,
09:28the National Housing Party in the United Kingdom on its verified ex-social media handle,
09:35said, police in Northern Ireland demonize the good people of Ballymena as racist thugs
09:40because they got angry about the rape of our kids.
09:44Same response from the establishment of Southport tragedy.
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