Police come under attack during third night of disorder in Ballymena

Police officers on Clonavon Road in Ballymena (Liam McBurney/PA)

Petrol bombs, a hatchet and masonry were among items thrown at police during a third consecutive night of disorder in Ballymena.

Officers responded with water cannon, dogs and plastic baton rounds in an attempt to disperse crowds in the Co Antrim town.