Five arrested after disorder in Northern Irish town

Armed police in riot gear stand guard during a second night of riots, in Ballymena

Police officers stand guard behind police vehicles as flames rise during a the second night of riots, in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, June 10, 2025. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

Source: REUTERS

Police in Northern Ireland said on Wednesday they arrested five people on suspicion of riotous behaviour following a second night of disorder in the town of Ballymena.

Rioters attacked police and set homes and cars on fire on Tuesday night following a protest over an alleged sexual assault. The police statement said 17 officers were injured in the riots.

This article was produced by Reuters news agency. It has not been edited by Global South World.

By Reuters

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