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Clean-up Under Way in Ballymena as ‘Appalling’ Disorder Condemned

Public disorder erupted in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, after a protest regarding an alleged sexual assault, resulting in damage to properties and violence against police officers.
Justice Minister Naomi Long condemned the violence, and North Antrim MP Jim Allister linked it to rising immigration tensions.
The Police Federation for Northern Ireland reported 33 officers injured, emphasizing that attacks on police and innocent people are 'reprehensible.'
Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson stated that police are under extreme pressure and may need support from other UK forces if unrest continues.

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Police in NI operating at ‘downright dangerous’ level, federation warns

The Police Federation for Northern Ireland said the need to bring in policing support from elsewhere in the UK had moved a step closer.

2 days ago·Wales, United Kingdom

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The Independent

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Police Urge Calm After ‘Shocking’ Disorder in Northern Ireland

2 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Clean-up under way in Ballymena as ‘appalling’ disorder condemned

Police have appealed for calm after serious disorder broke out in the Co Antrim town on Monday night, with masked youths attacking police.

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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MSN

Police appeal for calm following disorder in Ballymena town centre

2 days ago·United States

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Belfast Telegraph

Prime Minister condemns attacks on police as 15 officers injured and homes destroyed after racially-motivated rioting in Ballymena

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed “concern” over the disorder in Ballymena with a spokesperson for the leader saying there is “no justification for attacks on police”.

2 days ago·Belfast, United Kingdom

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Mayor condemns “shocking” violence in Ballymena and appeals for calm

The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, has strongly condemned the outbreak of violence that unfolded in Ballymena on Monday evening, describing the scenes as “shocking” and “unacceptable”.

3 days ago

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