Two men charged in connection with violence in Ballymena

Detectives investigating disorder in Ballymena have charged a 23-year-old man with riot.
Two men charged in connection with violence in Ballymena

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

Two men have been charged and will appear in court in connection with recent violence in Northern Ireland.

Detectives investigating disorder in Ballymena have charged a 23-year-old man with riot.

He will appear at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Police investigating disorder in Portadown have charged a 20-year-old man with riotous behaviour.

He will appear at Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

A 14-year-old boy who was arrested has been released on bail to allow for further inquiries.

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