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‘Locals Live Here’: Racist Attacks Inflame Northern Ireland’s Divisions
- On Tuesday night in Ballymena, dozens of individuals wearing masks clashed with police and ignited fires in residential areas and vehicles, with the disorder subsequently extending to towns such as Coleraine and Larne.
- The violence erupted following a peaceful vigil for a teenage girl allegedly sexually assaulted in Ballymena, with two 14-year-old boys charged in connection with the case.
- Police condemned the attacks as racist thuggery targeting ethnic minorities and immigrants, with Filipino families fleeing their homes after cars were set on fire and a leisure centre used for shelter was attacked.
- Over 40 police officers were injured during three nights of unrest, multiple arrests have been made, and PSNI deployed water cannon and riot vehicles to restore order amid official calls for calm and a significant policing operation.
- The disorder threatens to disrupt the legal proceedings related to the sexual assault case and underscores escalating racial tensions, leading to political denunciations and urgent calls for unified leadership across Northern Ireland.
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For the third night in a row, the Northern Irish town of Ballymena was rocked by serious riots. The violence was less intense than Tuesday night, but for the first time it spread to other towns. In Larne, an immigration reception centre was set on fire. Where is all the violence coming from?
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