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Belfast Telegraph
3 days ago
- Belfast Telegraph
Missiles thrown at police in Ballymena as water cannon requested in second day of disorder
At least four armoured vehicles have been deployed in the Clonavon area of the Co Antrim town as masked youths partake in the disorder. Police sources have told the Belfast Telegraph a water cannon has been authorised for use. Officers have additionally warned rioters they plan to fire baton rounds. Around 300 hundred protestors have also gathered in the area. It comes after a vigil was held over the alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl in Ballymena flared into a riot yesterday evening. Two teenage boys, both 14, were arrested in connection with the alleged sexual assault and have been jointly charged with the attempted oral rape of the girl on June 7. The public disorder on Monday evening resulted in 15 police officers suffering injuries with four homes in the area being set alight. Translink has also suspended bus services in several areas of Belfast due to protests, as police confirm they are currently 'monitoring' the situation across Northern Ireland. Services on the Shore Road in north Belfast remain at a standstill due to protestors blocking roadways along bus routes. Bus services along the Ravenhill Road between the east and south of the city have also been diverted towards the Ormeau Embankment due to ongoing demonstrations. Protestors had previously blocked roads at Carlisle Circus which have since dispersed. It's understood a crowd of around 50 gathered at the area holding placards saying: 'Protect Our Children.' Shankill Road bus services have since been restored the public transport operator said. A Translink spokesperson said: 'Metro 11 Shankill services have been restored. Shore road services currently suspended until further notice due to protests on the routes. 'Metro 6D services Diverted out and in via the Ormeau Road via the Embankment due to a protest on the Ravenhill Road.' A PSNI spokesperson said: "The Police Service of Northern Ireland is aware of several protests across Northern Ireland this evening, Tuesday 10th June. Officers are in attendance and will continue to monitor the situation." News Catch Up - Tuesday 10th June
Belfast Telegraph
3 days ago
- Belfast Telegraph
Translink suspends several bus services in parts of Belfast as police ‘monitor' protests
Services on the Shore Road in north Belfast remain at a standstill due to protestors blocking roadways along bus routes. Bus services along the Ravenhill Road between the east and south of the city have also been diverted towards the Ormeau Embankment due to ongoing demonstrations. Protestors had previously blocked roads at Carlisle Circus which have since dispersed. It's understood a crowd of around 50 gathered at the area holding placards saying: 'Protect Our Children.' Shankill Road bus services have since been restored the public transport operator said. A Translink spokesperson said: 'Metro 11 Shankill services have been restored. Shore road services currently suspended until further notice due to protests on the routes. 'Metro 6D services Diverted out and in via the Ormeau Road via the Embankment due to a protest on the Ravenhill Road.' A PSNI spokesperson said: "The Police Service of Northern Ireland is aware of several protests across Northern Ireland this evening, Tuesday 10th June. Officers are in attendance and will continue to monitor the situation." News Catch Up - Tuesday 10th June The protests come after a vigil was held over the alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl in Ballymena yesterday. Two teenage boys, both 14, were arrested in connection with the incident and have been jointly charged with the attempted oral rape of the girl on June 7. However, violence following the vigil flared after masked thugs threw missiles at police officers and set alight several properties in the area.
