Riots Erupt for 2nd Night in Northern Ireland Ballymena after alleged sexual assault

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Riots Erupt for 2nd Night in Northern Island Ballymena after alleged sexual assault

 

The town of Ballymena in Northern Ireland has seen a second consecutive night of unrest, as hundreds gathered in the Clonavon Road area following an alleged sexual assault, sparking what police have described as “serious disorder.” Fireworks, glass bottles, and pieces of metal were hurled at officers, prompting a forceful response from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), including the deployment of riot police, the firing of less-than-lethal rounds, and the use of a water cannon.

 

Anti-immigration protests continue in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.  

This is the second night crowds have gathered in the town in what MSM are calling race riots.

People have had enough as social unrest is spreading across Europe.

Anti-immigration protests continue in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.

This is the second night crowds have gathered in the town in what MSM are calling race riots.

People have had enough as social unrest is spreading across Europe.pic.twitter.com/3XzhAafQ61

— Darren of Plymouth (@wolsned) June 10, 2025

 

The unrest follows a violent Monday night in which 15 police officers were injured and four homes were set on fire. Social media footage revealed heavily armoured officers carrying shields as they moved to control the protests, which had escalated following the allegations of sexual assault involving two teenagers.

 

 

A 29-year-old man arrested on Monday night has now been charged with riotous behaviour. He is also facing charges of disorderly conduct, attempted criminal damage, and resisting police, and is scheduled to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, July 3.

Live in Ballymena Riots pic.twitter.com/MyVzYL5ips

— Gazz Hall The Rogue Reporter (@RogueReporterGH) June 10, 2025

 

Police said they initially attended a planned vigil on Monday in order to provide what they described as “an appropriate and proportionate policing response.” However, the event spiralled out of control. “Masked individuals then broke away from the vigil and began to build barricades, stockpiling missiles and attacking properties in the Clonavon Terrace area,” said the PSNI in a statement. “Elements of the crowd then turned on to police and attacked officers with petrol bombs and masonry.”

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For a second day in a row, riots have been taking place in Ballymena, Northern Ireland after two foreign teens were arrested for attempted rape.

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— The Daily Sneed™ (@Tr00peRR) June 11, 2025

 

The violence extended beyond Clonavon Terrace to other parts of the town, including Galgorm Street, Linenhall Street, and Larne Road Link. The PSNI said that their officers were under sustained attack for several hours. “Multiple petrol bombs, fireworks, heavy masonry and bricks” were thrown at police. Fifteen officers were hurt in total, with some requiring hospital treatment, and two police vehicles were damaged.

 

‘It’s getting to a powder keg.’ Caller Stewart tells @TomSwarbrick1 why the protesters' anger in Ballymena is 'totally legitimate' as anti-immigration riots erupt.

‘It’s getting to a powder keg.’

Caller Stewart tells @TomSwarbrick1 why the protesters' anger in Ballymena is 'totally legitimate' as anti-immigration riots erupt. pic.twitter.com/SOWTUUPkXj

— LBC (@LBC) June 10, 2025

 

In addition to the injuries and damaged vehicles, several homes and businesses were affected. “Four houses were damaged by fire with three people evacuated,” the PSNI confirmed. They added that these attacks are being investigated as racially motivated hate crimes. Six properties in Clonavon Terrace alone suffered damage to their windows and doors, and the windows of several business units in Galgorm Parks were smashed.

 

The disturbances stem from public outrage over an alleged sexual assault over the weekend. Two 14-year-old boys have already appeared in court on charges of attempted rape. The teenagers, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were accompanied by a Romanian interpreter during their court appearance.

 

Footage from the scene captured the chaos: plastic road barriers and bins were set on fire and used as barricades, while protesters threw cans of paint and glass bottles at police and nearby buildings. A line of police vehicles and officers moved forward to push back the crowd, and firefighters were seen responding to the smouldering debris and inspecting a nearby house that had filled with smoke.

 

Further videos appeared to show some demonstrators directly targeting residential homes, smashing windows in what authorities say may have been deliberate acts of intimidation. “A number of missiles have been thrown towards police with damage reported to a number of properties,” the PSNI stated. They urged both pedestrians and motorists to avoid the Clonavon Road area.

 

As tensions continued into the night, the PSNI remained on the scene to monitor the situation. “Officers are in attendance to ensure the safety of everyone involved. They will remain in the area tonight to continue to monitor the situation,” the statement added.

 

Chief Superintendent Sue Steen issued a public appeal: “We are urging everyone to remain calm and to act responsibly. Violence and disorder will only place people at greater risk. Our priority is to keep the community safe, and I would appeal to everyone to work with us to bring calm to the area as quickly as possible.”

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Times | X  2025-06-12

 

 

[mikeymike100]

Is this just the start of something in the UK?? I wonder?

[FlorC]

Looks mostly peaceful to me. 

[jesimps]

30 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said:

Is this just the start of something in the UK?? I wonder?

Being that NI is part of the UK, then yes it is. I think what you mean is "Will it spread to the mainland?"

[JonnyF]

It's interesting that once again, the focus seems to be entirely on the "mostly peaceful" protests by those troublesome locals, as opposed to the crime that led to the protest.

 

Just one paragraph on that incident. Although it is rather telling.

 

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

The disturbances stem from public outrage over an alleged sexual assault over the weekend. Two 14-year-old boys have already appeared in court on charges of attempted rape. The teenagers, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were accompanied by a Romanian interpreter during their court appearance.

 

[Bday Prang]

33 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said:

Is this just the start of something in the UK?? I wonder?

           I think it started sometime ago, difficult  to say exactly when,  as people were less inclined to comment on immigrants years ago as there weren't so many of them and their impact on society was negligible. More recently as numbers have increased dramatically along with the inherent social problems, people have effectively been forbidden from commenting , silenced under the threat of being branded racist etc, 

            The word "racist" is used by the left as a "stopping" word  intended to end any argument and silence any opponent, but people have had enough, most will be thinking " if not being prepared to welcome foreign rapists / criminals into our community makes us "racist" then so be it.  But they can do no more than think it, if they came out and expressed that sentiment, or their genuine concerns as individuals they would be jumped on and probably arrested.

           The only way for them to voice their frustrations is in a large group were the weight of numbers offers some protection but as we all know large groups of people can quickly get out of control. and we end up with riots.

           None of this would be necessary if the governments would listen and act in accordance with the wishes of the vast majority of the population, which I thought was their duty,   

[The Old Bull]

13 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

           I think it started sometime ago, difficult  to say exactly when,  as people were less inclined to comment on immigrants years ago as there weren't so many of them and their impact on society was negligible. More recently as numbers have increased dramatically along with the inherent social problems, people have effectively been forbidden from commenting , silenced under the threat of being branded racist etc, 

            The word "racist" is used by the left as a "stopping" word  intended to end any argument and silence any opponent, but people have had enough, most will be thinking " if not being prepared to welcome foreign rapists / criminals into our community makes us "racist" then so be it.  But they can do no more than think it, if they came out and expressed that sentiment, or their genuine concerns as individuals they would be jumped on and probably arrested.

           The only way for them to voice their frustrations is in a large group were the weight of numbers offers some protection but as we all know large groups of people can quickly get out of control. and we end up with riots.

           None of this would be necessary if the governments would listen and act in accordance with the wishes of the vast majority of the population, which I thought was their duty,   

You have stolen my words .I was about to post a similar comment. Well spoken Bday.

[NickyLouie]

God bless those decent Irish folks standing up for what is right.

 

 

 

 

[champers]

I see the police have requested help from mainland forces. Lynch mobs must be driven off the streets and the ringleaders arrested and sent to trial for rioting.

It's the UK in 2025, not Germany in the 1930s.

[James105]

6 hours ago, champers said:

I see the police have requested help from mainland forces. Lynch mobs must be driven off the streets and the ringleaders arrested and sent to trial for rioting.

It's the UK in 2025, not Germany in the 1930s.

 

Yes, better to use the iron fist of the state than speak to the people who are upset and try and understand and do something about their concerns of girls being raped by immigrants.   Take a look at what the left wing government of Denmark did to prevent this kind of situation occurring there and compare what the UK is doing.   Then you might be a bit closer to understanding why the whole of the UK is a powder keg waiting for the next incident before exploding into violence again and again.    

[brewsterbudgen]

Is there more to this (a NI angle perhaps) than the usual xenophobia/racism?