Pictures: Hatchet thrown at police during a third night of disorder in Ballymena - and at Larne Leisure centre last night

There was a heavy police presence in Ballymena last night as officers faced a third night of unrest.

Protesters threw petrol bombs, bricks and fireworks at police.

Five people were arrested and a further 17 officers were injured overnight, bringing the total to 32.

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Bins were set alight in Ballymena during a third consecutive night of unrest. Photo by Press Eye Photo: Press Eye

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Hatchet thrown at PSNI Photo: PSNI

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Bins were set alight in Ballymena during a third consecutive night of unrest. Photo by Press Eye Photo: Press Eye

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Police in Ballymena during a third consecutive night of unrest. Photo by Press Eye Photo: Press Eye

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