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Thursday briefing: What sparked days of racially charged violence in Northern Ireland

In today’s newsletter: The unrest in Ballymena escalated, as tensions over immigration spiralled, leaving police injured and homes damaged

The Guardian - UK

What to know after anti-immigrant violence flares in a Northern Ireland town

Police in Northern Ireland say 17 officers were injured during a second night of anti-immigrant violence in the town of Ballymena

The Independent UK

N Ireland hit by third night of ‘racist’ violence, main flashpoint calmer

Rioters set fire to a leisure centre hosting people who fled anti-immigrant violence in the town of Ballymena.

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Police come under attack during third night of disorder in Ballymena

Elsewhere, a leisure centre in Larne was set on fire.

Evening Standard

‘Masked thugs’ start fire at leisure centre on third night of violence in Northern Ireland

The PSNI deployed riot police in Ballymena for a third night as a significant crowd gathered in the area

The Independent UK

Fire at leisure centre on third night of disorder in Northern Ireland

A fire broke out at Larne Leisure Centre following vandalism at the facility, amid several nights of disorder in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

‘In 14 years, never anything like this’: Ballymena’s foreigners describe fear after rioting

Some residents put up union jacks in an attempt to be spared from attacks while others say their windows were smashed

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PSNI request support from UK colleagues to deal with Ballymena violence

Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said the force would be bringing extra officers, vehicles and equipment to areas where unrest has flared.

Evening Standard

Riots In Northern Ireland: Chaos Erupts After Two 14-Year-Old Boys Accused Of Attempted Rape

Riots in Northern Ireland's Ballymena have left homes torched and police injured after two teens were charged with attempted rape.

International Business Times UK

PM ‘utterly condemns’ second night of violence after 17 officers injured in NI

Stormont ministers have made an urgent appeal for calm.

The Independent UK

Appeal for calm after second night of violence in Northern Ireland

Seventeen police officers have been injured following a second night of sustained violence in Ballymena, the Police Service…

The National (Scotland)

Police in NI operating at ‘downright dangerous’ level, federation warns

The Police Federation for Northern Ireland said the need to bring in policing support from elsewhere in the UK had moved a step closer.

Evening Standard

What is happening in Ballymena? North Ireland riots explained

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The Independent UK

Stormont ministers make joint appeal for end to violence in Ballymena

Seventeen police officers were injured following a second night of sustained violence in Ballymena on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

What is behind the riots in Northern Ireland?

Police have been attacked in Ballymena for the third consecutive night as authorities struggle to clamp down on the violent disorder

The Guardian - UK

Fire breaks out at Larne leisure centre as Antrim unrest enters third night

Local MLA blames ‘masked thugs’ for attack on centre that had been hosting people in need after Ballymena rioting

The Independent UK

17 police officers injured during second night of violence in Ballymena

Police said their officers came under sustained attack over a number of hours in the Co Antrim town.

The Independent UK

Ballymena riots: Fireworks and petrol bombs thrown at police as violence erupts

Fireworks and petrol bombs were thrown at police as violence erupted for a second night in a row in Northern Ireland on Tuesday (11 June).

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Al Jazeera

Police injured, houses burned in second night of riots in Northern Ireland

At least 17 police injured and five arrests made in second night of ‘racially motivated’ disorder in Ballymena.

Evening Standard

Watch: Moment Ballymena rioter sets himself on fire as violence erupts for second night

Cars and properties set on fire in Ballymena as rioters hurl petrol bombs, fireworks and masonry at police officers

The Independent UK

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 Independent UK

Ballymena riots condemned as ‘racist thuggery’ as homes and cars set on fire in second night of violence

Dramatic scenes unfolded overnight in the Northern Ireland town as rioters hurled petrol bombs, fireworks and glass bottles, with 17 police officers injured

Evening Standard

PSNI use water cannon in Ballymena after petrol bombs thrown at officers

Riot police were deployed around the Clonavon Terrace area on Tuesday night as hundreds of people gathered in the Co Antrim town.

Evening Standard

Man charged with riotous behaviour after Ballymena disorder

The scenes of violence in Ballymena which left 15 police injured were described as ‘racist thuggery’ by a senior officer.

Evening Standard

Actions of PSNI in Ballymena ‘saved lives’ and ‘prevented pogrom’

The Police Federation said officers in Co Antrim faced attacks which were ‘totally mindless, unacceptable and feral’.

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