12 h. ago More police officers hurt during fifth night of violence in Northern Ireland

The violence followed an alleged sex attack on a teenage girl in Ballymena.

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22 h. ago Portadown chaos see rioters hurl petrol bombs at police amid 'week of shame'

Violent disorder broke out in Ballymena and in Portadown, both in Northern Ireland, for a fifth consecutive night, and police officers had to use a water cannon on crowds

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26 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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26 h. ago Petrol bombs thrown at police during fifth night of Northern Ireland disorder

Police have come under attack for a fifth consecutive night in Northern Ireland, in what has been dubbed a ‘week of shame’ for the region.

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37 h. ago Barry McGuigan's night of glory and bringing Northern Ireland together

Boxing legend Barry McGuigan reflects on the night he defeated Eusebio Pedroza in 1985 and how much it still means to fans as well as the impact it had in Northern Ireland

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52 h. ago Police come under attack for fourth night in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s police chief said ‘bigots and racists’ behind earlier nights of unrest in the region would be arrested.

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3 d. ago Minister to be referred to standards commissioner following Larne fire

A fire broke out at Larne Leisure centre following vandalism at the facility on the third night of disorder in Northern Ireland.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Masked thugs’ start fire at leisure centre on third night of violence in Northern Ireland

The PSNI deployed riot police in Ballymena for a third night as a significant crowd gathered in the area

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3 d. ago Riot police at leisure centre blaze after 'masked thug's' cause disorder in UK town

Riots continue in Northern Ireland for the third night, as youth storm Larne Leisure Centre to smash window and set wheelie bins on fire before placing them inside

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3 d. ago Second night of rioting in Ballymena leaves 17 police officers injured

Racially motivated attacks have left families in fear, say police, after unrest broke out over alleged sexual assaultA second night of rioting has left 17 police officers injured and caused damage to several homes, businesses and vehicles in Ballymena in Northern Ireland.A crowd launched a “sustained attack” on officers on Tuesday night by hurling petrol bombs, masonry and fireworks in the County Antrim town, a police spokesperson said. Continue reading...

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3 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 LIVE: Cars set on fire as more riots in Northern Ireland branded 'racist thuggery'

Police came under attack as violent disorder erupted for a second night in a row in Ballymena, Northern Ireland on Tuesday, during which homes and businesses were damaged

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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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4 d. ago Missiles launched at police as 100s take to the streets of Northern Ireland for a second night after 'Romanian' teenagers appeared in court over alleged attempted rape

Trouble first erupted yesterday evening as a demonstration by around 2,500 people in the Harryville area of Ballymena spiralled out of control.

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4 d. ago Riot police use water cannon after missiles thrown at officers during second night of unrest in Northern Ireland

Riot police were deployed around the Clonavon Terrace area on Tuesday night as hundreds of people gathered

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7 d. ago Magheralin 'major incident' as chemical spill in village puts five in hospital

Five people were treated in hospital following a chemical incident in Co Down, Northern Ireland - a major incident was declared on Friday night

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