EPISODE · Jun 11, 2025 · 28 MIN
EXTRA: Race riots in Ballymena
from The State of Us · host BBC Sounds
Tara Mills and Declan Harvey in an extra episode of The State of Us on a second night of violence in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. 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.Officers fired baton rounds and used a water cannon to disperse protesters as cars were set on fire and the windows of several houses were smashed.The disorder began on Monday after a peaceful protest over an alleged sexual assault in the County Antrim town.Crowds gathered in the Clonavon Terrace area for a second night of violent disorder, which has been described by police as "racist thuggery".Also, why have Union Flags and signs saying: ‘Filipino lives here” appeared on the doors and windows of properties on the street? Get in touch: [email protected]
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Tara Mills and Declan Harvey in an extra episode of The State of Us on a second night of violence in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. 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.Officers fired baton rounds and used a water cannon to disperse protesters as cars were set on fire and the windows of several houses were smashed.The disorder began on Monday after a peaceful protest over an alleged sexual assault in the County Antrim town.Crowds gathered in the Clonavon Terrace area for a second night of violent disorder, which has been described by police as "racist thuggery".Also, why have Union Flags and signs saying: ‘Filipino lives here” appeared on the doors and windows of properties on the street? Get in touch: [email protected]
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