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Ballymena

13 months ago

Politicians must analyse the forces behind mob unrest, but not in terms that make excuses for it

A reputation for political violence is one reason Northern Ireland has historically attracted fewer imm…

One single fact appears to have provided the spark to ignite Ballymena in flames.
Police seek reinforcements to protect homes this weekend from racist mobs spurred by an alleged crime in Ballymena.
The 28-year-old father-of-two named Alex said his Antrim home and car were attacked by anti-immigrant rioters while he was in custody and again a second time when he returned home.
A family with three young children were forced from their home in Coleraine after their house was set on fire.
Fifteen rioters have been arrested as 41 police officers were injured amid unrest in Northern Ireland following the alleged sexual assault of a girl by Romanian teens.
Anti-immigrant riots began in Ballymena, but economic grievances may not be enough to explain the phenomenon.

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