41 h. ago Petrol bombs and fireworks launched at police as Ballymena riots spread across Northern Ireland in fifth night of violence after 'alleged attempted rape of local girl, 16, by two Romanian teens'

Crowds of masked thugs gathered in Portadown where a protest had been held earlier in the evening before it descended into carnage.

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3 d. ago Northern Ireland riots latest: Petrol bombs and fireworks hurled at police as Ballymena violence spreads

Violence has broken out in Ballymena for the past three nights after angry mobs went on the rampage through the town’s streets

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4 d. ago Watch: Moment Ballymena rioter sets himself on fire as violence erupts for second night

Cars and properties set on fire in Ballymena as rioters hurl petrol bombs, fireworks and masonry at police officers

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4 d. ago Ballymena riots: Fireworks and petrol bombs thrown at police as violence erupts

Fireworks and petrol bombs were thrown at police as violence erupted for a second night in a row in Northern Ireland on Tuesday (11 June).

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4 d. ago Ballymena riots: Violence erupts for second night as police condemn 'racist thuggery'

Cars and properties set on fire in Ballymena as rioters hurl petrol bombs, fireworks and masonry at police officers

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4 d. ago Riot police respond to second night of violence in Ballymena

Multiple cars and properties were set on fire in Ballymena while rioters hurled petrol bombs, fireworks and masonry at police officers.

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4 d. ago Ballymena riots: Fireworks thrown, cars burned and water cannons fired on second night

Chaos has been seen on the streets of Ballymena, Northern Ireland, following what was dubbed 'racist thuggery' on Monday night - riot police were deployed in the town as protesters hurled abuse and missiles

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2 w. ago Chaos in Wroclaw: Chelsea fan is set upon by Betis supporters as Conference League build up turns nasty

Police in the Polish city of Wroclaw fired a water cannon on Chelsea and Real Betis fans clashing violently near the central square, five hours before kick-off in the Conference League final.

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