The State of Us - EXTRA: Race riots in Ballymena
Download EXTRA: Race riots in Ballymena
Tara Mills and Declan Harvey in an extra episode of The State of Us on a second night of violence in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.
Protesters threw petrol bombs, bricks and fireworks at police.
Five people were arrested and a further 17 officers were injured overnight, bringing the total to 32.
Officers fired baton rounds and used a water cannon to disperse protesters as cars were set on fire and the windows of several houses were smashed.
The disorder began on Monday after a peaceful protest over an alleged sexual assault in the County Antrim town.
Crowds gathered in the Clonavon Terrace area for a second night of violent disorder, which has been described by police as "racist thuggery".
Also, why have Union Flags and signs saying: ‘Filipino lives here” appeared on the doors and windows of properties on the street?
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Published on Wednesday, 11th June 2025.
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