Violence erupted in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, resulting in over 15 police officers injured during attacks by masked rioters. The Police Service of Northern Ireland reported that officers faced assaults using petrol bombs, bricks, and fireworks, leading to significant property damage. Justice Minister Naomi Long expressed her dismay over the incidents, labeling them disturbing. Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson condemned the violence as racially motivated, aimed at targeting minority communities and police alike, and urged for community condemnation of these actions.
More than 15 police officers have been injured after violence broke out in Northern Ireland today, with missiles being thrown around.
I want to condemn these attacks in the strongest possible terms. It has no place in our society and should be loudly condemned by all right-thinking people.
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