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Lyons insists he will not resign following criticism of social media post

Masked youths attacked the Larne Leisure Centre on Wednesday night and set it on fire.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Police come under attack during third night of disorder in Ballymena

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

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025

‘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 · Jun 11, 2025

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) · Jun 11, 2025

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 · Jun 11, 2025

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 · Jun 11, 2025

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 Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

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 · Jun 11, 2025

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 · Jun 11, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025