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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There is a Heavy police presence in. Ballymena this evening. This is the 3rd night of tension in the Co Antrim town. Photo Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press Photo: PACEMAKER

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PSNI and Fire band Rescue pictured at Larne leisure centre after it was set on fire after a peaceful demonstration Mandatory Credit -Presseye Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

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PSNI and Fire band Rescue pictured at Larne leisure centre after it was set on fire after a peaceful demonstration Mandatory Credit -Presseye Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

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This is the 3rd night of tension in the Co Antrim town. Photo Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press Photo: PACEMAKER

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