Public disorder erupted in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, after crowds gathered near the site of an alleged sexual assault. Missiles were thrown at police, and properties were damaged. The unrest followed a protest after two teenage boys appeared in court charged in connection with the alleged assault.
Public disorder breaks out in Northern Ireland town Ballymena after alleged sexual assault
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Public disorder erupted in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, after crowds gathered near the site of an alleged sexual assault. Missiles were thrown at police, and properties were damaged. The unrest followed a protest after two teenage boys appeared in court charged in connection with the alleged assault.
Trending- 1 Sunday (prior to June 9): Police announced two teenage boys charged in connection with a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl in Clonavon Terrace, Ballymena.
- 2 Monday evening, June 9, 2025: Protest in Ballymena.
- 3 Monday evening, June 9, 2025: Public disorder breaks out in Ballymena, missiles thrown, property damaged.
- Property damage
- Police presence
- Public safety warnings
- Ongoing investigation into alleged sexual assault
What: Public disorder, throwing missiles at police, property damage, protests.
When: Monday evening, June 9, 2025.
Where: Ballymena, Northern Ireland, specifically the Clonavon Road area.
Why: Crowds gathered near the site of an alleged sexual assault, following a protest after two teenage boys were charged in connection with the incident.
How: Crowds gathered, threw missiles, damaged properties. Police advised avoiding the area and urged calm.