The recent rioting in Ballymena and surrounding areas is troubling on a number of levels, not least that it is unlikely to be an isolated event. What started out as a peaceful protest following an ...

Like School Shootings, Political Violence Is Becoming Almost Routine Threats and violent acts have become part of the political landscape, still shocking but somehow not so surprising.

A fifth night of violence in Northern Ireland erupted, rounding out what’s been called a ‘week of shame’. Disorder first erupted in Ballymena on Monday, after an alleged sexual assault ...

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 ...

An online fundraiser to support the Filipino community of Ballymena has raised more than £9,300 in three days, following extensive riots in the town.

The Northern Irish town of Ballymena is reeling after a fourth night of anti-immigrant violence, and a total of 63 police officers injured and at least 15 people arrested. The riots broke out on ...

There has been a call for “urgent” action against a Facebook page on which house addresses in Ballymena are being shared amid racist violence in the town. The ‘Ballymena Reaction Group ...

The three males, aged 15, 17 and 18 years have been charged with riot, while the 15-year-old has also been charged with criminal damage following scenes in the Co Antrim town on Tuesday night.

Rioters threw a hatchet at police officers during a third night of disorder in Ballymena. Multiple petrol bombs, bricks, heavy masonry and fireworks were flung at officers in the Northern Ireland ...

Violent riots have erupted in Northern Ireland, injuring over 30 police officers after two 14-year-old boys were charged with attempted sexual assault. Triggered by anti-immigrant sentiment and ...

Ballymena riots: Families flee 'locals' venting their feelings A sizeable chunk of people born in Ballymena are angry. They do not like the talk from police and politicians that taking to the ...

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.