Wreckage strewn across the street - the scene in Ballymena

Published: 6/11/2025
Wreckage strewn across the street - the scene in Ballymena
Protesters clashed with police in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, throwing petrol bombs and bricks at officers during a night of disorder. Police used baton rounds and a water cannon to disperse the crowd as they set cars on fire and damaged houses. The unrest followed a peaceful protest over an alleged sexual assault, escalating into violence in County Antrim. BBC Ireland Correspondent Chris Page reported on the scene.