Ballymena: More photos released by police after recent disorder
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has released images of two more people they would like to speak to about the recent disorder in Ballymena.They are asking the individuals in the photographs to come forward themselves, or for anyone who can assist in identifying them to contact police.The violence began following a peaceful protest in Ballymena and then spread to other areas of Northern Ireland, including Larne and Portadown.It happened hours after two teenage boys appeared before Coleraine Magistrates Court accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Ballymena.
They spoke through an interpreter in Romanian to confirm their names and ages.Their solicitor said they would be denying the charges.A peaceful protest was held on Monday 9 June, but after it dispersed rioting broke out.A number of nights of violence then followed in which 64 police officers were injured.In a statement on Friday night, a PSNI spokesperson said "anyone who can assist in identifying these individuals should contact us on 101, or directly on 02890922815".
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