Update 2025-06-11 (2): According to recent media reports, security forces were able to restore order on the streets of Ballymena early Wednesday morning (11 June, 1 am local time). This is according to a statement from the police authority (PSNI). Previously, riots had broken out for the second night in a row in the areas of Clonavon Terrace, North Road and Bridge Street, as well as in Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus and North Belfast.
Update 2025-06-11 (1): A violent protest was reported on Tuesday night (10 June, local time) in Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim District, County Antrim, for the second consecutive night. Masked rioters attacked security officials with petrol bombs, rocks, and scaffolding, setting homes and cars ablaze, prompting officials to respond with water cannons and plas