PSNI request support from UK colleagues to deal with Ballymena violence

A burned out house on Queen Street following a second night of violence in Ballymena Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Police in Northern Ireland have requested support from colleagues in the rest of the UK following violence in Ballymena, a senior officer has said.

PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said the force would be bringing extra officers, vehicles and equipment to areas where unrest has flared.