Ballymena was disorder in June
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The PSNI has issued a fresh appeal to identify individuals they wish to speak to as part of the major investigation into the violence that swept Ballymena in June.
Police released eight images on Friday of people they wish to speak to adding they may be able to assist with inquiries into a series of incidents between Monday 9 June and Wednesday 11 June 2025.
The disorder included attacks on police officers and criminal damage across the town.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Can you identify the following individual? Police would like to speak with this individual in connection with our ongoing investigation into a number of incidents of disorder and attacks on police officers in the Ballymena area.
“We are asking these individuals to come forward to police, or anyone who can assist in identifying them. If you have any information or wish to submit photos or footage, including CCTV, mobile phone or dash-cam footage, this can be through the Major Incident Public Portal at: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/PSNI25U11-PO1”
In June, serious unrest erupted in Ballymena in June following allegations that a teenage girl had been sexually assaulted in the town. Two 14-year-old boys were later charged with attempted rape.
A peaceful protest over the alleged assault quickly deteriorated into violence, with mobs attacking police and targeting properties housing ethnic minority families. The PSNI described the attacks as “racist thuggery”.
The disorder continued for several nights and spread to a number of other locations including Portadown, Larne, Belfast, Carrickfergus, Derry and Coleraine.
The PSNI subsequently launched one of its largest public-order investigations in years. To date, detectives have made 100 arrests, with 91 people charged with offences including riot, arson with intent to endanger life, and burglary with intent to cause arson. Dozens of cases are now progressing through the courts.