The Irish Times view on the riots in Ballymena: unequivocal political response essential . Far-right activists have been opportunistically using social media to stoke tensions and foment race riots.

Ballymena unrest: Those involved have nothing to offer but ‘division and disorder’, North’s political parties say Seventeen PSNI officers injured after second night of unrest in Co Antrim town ...

June 13, 2025 at 9:30am BST. A TUV MLA has been criticised after claiming that racist rioting seen this week in Ballymena was “always going to happen.”. Commenting after a fourth night of ...

The violence in Ballymena is being supported by a Facebook group promoting racist attacks, according to a group that monitors far-right activity. Hope and Courage Collective (H&CC) research "has ...

Nonetheless, a clear message has gone out from serious political leaders in Northern Ireland, as well as those in Dublin and London, that the disorder must stop.

What have the reactions been to the events in Ballymena? Political leaders, including First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, ...

The First and deputy First Ministers have condemned the rioting in Ballymena, saying that the violence was motivated by “pure racism" and “needs to stop”. Wednesday, 16 July 2025 Newsletters ...

Riot police respond to second night of violence in Ballymena Multiple cars and properties were set on fire in Ballymena while rioters hurled petrol bombs, fireworks and masonry at police officers.

The three, aged 15, 17 and 18, are set to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court later. The three, ... The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum.

Ballymena riots: Thousands raised after Filipino mechanic’s home targeted. Kevin Rous, a mechanic at the nearby Wrightbus Factory, had his car destroyed and Cullybackey home damaged in an arson ...