11/06/2025
Man Charged Following Ballymena Disorder
A 29-year-old man arrested during the disorder in Ballymena on Monday night, 9th June, has been charged and is due to appear before Ballymena Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 3rd July.
The man faces charges of riotous behaviour, disorderly behaviour, attempted criminal damage, and resisting police. As is standard procedure, the charges will undergo review by the Public Prosecution Service.
Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson confirmed that police are "actively working to identify those responsible for last night's racially-motivated disorder in Ballymena and bring them to justice."
He also assured the public of a continued police presence in the area. "Over the coming days, we will have in place a significant policing presence to help protect these communities in Ballymena and prevent any future disorder," ACC Henderson stated.
Police are appealing for anyone with information or who can help identify those involved in the disorder to contact them on 101.
A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/
The man faces charges of riotous behaviour, disorderly behaviour, attempted criminal damage, and resisting police. As is standard procedure, the charges will undergo review by the Public Prosecution Service.
Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson confirmed that police are "actively working to identify those responsible for last night's racially-motivated disorder in Ballymena and bring them to justice."
Police are appealing for anyone with information or who can help identify those involved in the disorder to contact them on 101.
A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/
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