Masked youths attacked police and properties were damaged during the violence.
20. PACEMAKER BELFAST. 10/06/2025 NIFRS officers in Ballymena this morning. Disorder in Ballymena following a protest over an alleged sexual assault in the town has been described as "unwanted and unwarranted" by the area's MP. People wearing masks threw masonry and other missiles at police, while houses were set on fire. Police officers blocked off Clonavon Terrace as they tried to tackle the unrest, while a police car appeared to have its windows smashed. Photo Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press
Aftermath of Ballymena disorder on June 9 Photo: pacemaker
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