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Five arrested after disorder in Northern Irish town

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LONDON (Reuters) -Police in Northern Ireland said on Wednesday they arrested five people on suspicion of riotous behaviour following a second night of disorder in the town of Ballymena.

Rioters attacked police and set homes and cars on fire on Tuesday night following a protest over an alleged sexual assault. The police statement said 17 officers were injured in the riots.

(Reporting by Muvija M, writing by Sarah Young; Editing by Sachin Ravikumar)

Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.

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