The protests in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, ignited after a vigil for a teenage girl who was reportedly sexually assaulted, with unrest continuing for three days. Rioters targeted police with petrol bombs, fireworks, and masonry, leading to injuries among law enforcement and multiple vehicles being set ablaze. Police deployed riot units and used tactics like plastic baton rounds and water cannons to control the crowd. Tensions flared as several individuals broke away from the vigil to engage in violent behavior, exacerbating the situation and leading to further arrests.
Riotous protests erupted in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, as police faced attacks from demonstrators hurling petrol bombs and fireworks, leading to multiple injuries among officers.
The unrest began following a vigil for a teenage girl who was allegedly assaulted, highlighting heightened tensions in the community that escalated into violence.
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