Ongoing tensions in Ballymena escalated into violence for the third night, with riot police engaged in confrontations with protesters throwing missiles and petrol bombs. Notably, a leisure centre in nearby Larne was vandalized and set ablaze. The PSNI increased their presence, utilizing dog units and drones while arresting seven individuals and reporting injuries to 33 officers. Local leaders and the UK Prime Minister condemned the violence, calling for an end to the chaos, emphasizing that such actions do not benefit the community.
The violence must stop. Wrecking your town, buildings does absolutely no favours.
The scenes we are witnessing in Larne must come to an end. I am urging those involved, disperse and go home.
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