Homes torched, stones pelted: How anti-immigrant violence has gripped North Ireland town

Homes torched, stones pelted: How anti-immigrant violence has gripped North Ireland town

Anti-immigrant violence flared up for the second day on Tuesday in North Ireland town of Ballymena, leaving 17 officers injured and several houses and vehicles charred. Five people were arrested on suspicion of ‘riotous behaviour’. The violence erupted after a peaceful march to show support for the family of the victim of an alleged sexual assault on the weekend

police use a water cannon near Clonavon Terrace, Ballymena, as people take part in a protest over an alleged sexual assault in the Co Antrim town. Ballymena, Tuesday June 10, 2025. AP