Baton rounds fired at rioters in Ballymena as water cannon deployed in second day of disorder
A water cannon has been requested following the disorder
A water cannon has been deployed to the scene (Photo: Kevin Scott)
More than 10 baton rounds have been by police at rioters in Ballymena as violence has broken out for the second day.
A water cannon has also arrived to the scene of the ongoing incident.
At least four armoured vehicles have been deployed in the Clonavon area of the Co Antrim town as masked youths partake in the disorder.
Petrol bombs, bricks and bottles are among the projectiles been thrown at the police.
A PSNI spokesman said the incident has escalated to a 'serious disorder' and have advised the public to avoid the area.
'Police are currently dealing with serious disorder in the Clonavon Terrace area of Ballymena this evening, Tuesday 10th June,' the spokesman said.
A water cannon has been deployed to the scene (Photo: Kevin Scott)
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"Members of the public should avoid the area. An update will be provided in due course.'
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.
A water cannon has been requested following the disorder
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, but have since dispersed.
It's understood a crowd of around 50 gathered at the area holding placards saying: 'Protect Our Children.'
Protestors blocking the Shankill Road.
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."
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