Police have been attacked with fireworks, bottles and bricks as disorder erupted in Northern Ireland for the third night.

The worst of the violence took place in Ballymena, but unrest also spread out to other towns in the surrounding areas.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says the conflict kicked off after a peaceful protest over an alleged sexual assault in Ballymena.

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Police have been attacked with fireworks, bottles and bricks as disorder erupted in Northern Ireland for the third night.
The worst of the violence took place in Ballymena, but unrest also spread out to other towns in the surrounding areas.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says the conflict kicked off after a peaceful protest over an alleged sexual assault in Ballymena.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the riots breaking out in Ireland's Ballymena

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