Race riots: PSNI release further images of more suspects in relation to Ballymena violence
Police have released images of more individuals that they wish to identify, in connection with the ongoing investigation into the recent rioting in Ballymena.
On Friday, police also released images of four individuals they wish to identify and quiz in relation to the race riots that have erupted in parts of Northern Ireland.
The PSNI has also issued a warning to social media users posting hate online, inciting disorder or seen to have been involved in the violence that detectives are actively investigating what they have said and done.
In a new statement, released on Tuesday evening, a PSNI spokesperson said: "Can you identify the following individuals? Police would like to speak with these persons, in connection with our ongoing investigation into a number of incidents of disorder and attacks on police officers since Monday, 9th June 2025 in the Ballymena area.
'We are asking these individuals to come forward to police, or anyone who can assist in identifying these individuals should contact us on 101, or directly on 02890922815. Please do not comment on this post with information.
'If you have any information or wish to submit photos and footage, including CCTV, mobile phone or dash cam footage, this can be shared with police through the Major Incident Public Portal at: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/PSNI25U11-PO1
'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/ '
There have been over arrests across Northern Ireland over last week's race riots, as police said their investigations into those behind the violence will not 'lose momentum' despite calmer scenes in recent days.
The unrest in Ballymena last week, which later extended to other parts of Northern Ireland, was triggered by an alleged sexual assault involving a teenage girl in the Clonavon Terrace area.
Two 14-year-old boys, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared at Coleraine Magistrates' Court charged with attempted rape. They were assisted by a Romanian interpreter during the proceedings.
According to police, a total of 23 individuals have been charged in relation to the disturbances.
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