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.
Violence erupted in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, with police injured and several houses set on fire during anti-immigrant riots sparked by tensions over a sexual assault case and fueled by social media, highlighting ongoing racial and political divisions in the region.
Rioters attacked police and set fires in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, for the second night following a protest over an alleged sexual assault, injuring 17 officers and damaging property, amid ongoing tensions and racially motivated hate crimes. Police responded with water cannons and non-lethal rounds, and several arrests were made.
Riots erupted in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, following protests over an alleged sexual assault, leading to violence against police, arson, and property damage, with authorities condemning the disorder.
