For a third night, riots rocked the town of Ballymena in Northern Ireland, with protesters throwing petrol bombs.

Violent disorder erupted for a second night in a row in Northern Ireland as rioters hurled petrol bombs, fireworks and masonry at police officers. Cars and properties were set on fire in Ballymena, where riot police were deployed. Plastic baton rounds, water cannons and dog units were trained on rioters as police battled to contain the disorder.