Petrol bombs, fireworks, glass bottles and pieces of metal were thrown at police during a second night of “serious disorder” in Ballymena, Co Antrim.
Hundreds of people gathered and riot police were deployed around the Clonavon Terrace area. A police spokesperson said 17 officers were injured as they came under “sustained attack over a number of hours with multiple petrol bombs, heavy masonry, bricks and fireworks in their direction”.
Police fired less-than-lethal rounds and used a water cannon to disperse the crowd. Five people were arrested on suspicion of riotous behaviour.
Things are heating up in Ballymena.
This community has had enough of migrants attacking their children. pic.twitter.com/xX30KP73wu
— MichaeloKeeffe (@Mick_O_Keeffe) June 10, 2025
Ballymena
A second night of protest is underway after migrants attacked locals.
Police have brought out the water cannons but locals are not fazed. pic.twitter.com/Ax96DkqEGb
— MichaeloKeeffe (@Mick_O_Keeffe) June 10, 2025
