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Northern Ireland Riots: Ballymena Erupts After Assault Case | IE News Report

I’m Jane Mellow with IE News, bringing you the latest on the escalating unrest in Northern Ireland. On June 11, Ballymena in County Antrim experienced a third consecutive night of riots following public outrage over a high-profile sexual assault case involving two 14-year-old boys. Masked rioters clashed with police, launching petrol bombs, fireworks, and even a hatchet. Police responded with water cannon, riot dogs, and baton rounds. The situation intensified after court hearings required a Romanian interpreter — sparking anti-immigrant protests targeting Roma and Romanian families. Larne Leisure Centre, which was housing displaced families, was vandalized and set on fire. Over 30 police officers have been injured, and several arrests have been made. Political leaders are urging calm as tensions spread across Lisburn, Coleraine, Carrickfergus, Newtownabbey, and Belfast. Stay tuned as we continue to cover the evolving crisis. Like, comment, and subscribe for ongoing updates from IE News.