Police come under attack for fourth night as rioting continues in Co Antrim

Police come under attack for fourth night as rioting continues in Co Antrim

Police in Portadown in Co Armagh, following three nights of disorder in Ballymena, Co Antrim. Picture date: Thursday June 12, 2025.

Police have come under attack for a fourth consecutive night in Northern Ireland as disorder spread through multiple towns.

Missiles were thrown at officers after a protest in Portadown on Thursday, continuing a trend that was sparked earlier in the week in Ballymena.

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