Racial Violence Escalates in Northern Ireland, Forcing Families to Flee
Families in Ballymena hid in attics and wardrobes during three days of racially motivated violence, which included attacks on police and property, following protests over an alleged sexual assault. Authorities described the disorder as racist thuggery, with police deploying extra resources and warning offenders to cease their actions, while community leaders condemned the violence and emphasized the need to protect diverse communities.
