Man Charged After Ballymena Disorder: What Happened

A man has been charged following disorder in Ballymena on Monday night.

Details of the Incident
The 29-year-old man was arrested during disorder in the town on June 9. The PSNI say he has been charged with riotous behaviour, disorderly behaviour, attempted criminal damage and resisting police. A PSNI statement said: "He is due to appear before Ballymena Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 3rd July. As is usual procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service." Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson added: "We are actively working to identify those responsible for last night's racially-motivated disorder in Ballymena and bring them to justice. Over the coming days, we will have in place a significant policing presence to help protect these communities in Ballymena and prevent any future disorder."

Appeal for Information
Anyone who has information or who can help identify those responsible is asked to contact police on 101. A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/. For all the latest news, visit the local police department website and stay updated.