This is the shocking moment a protester on the streets of Ballymena was set alight as chaos continued to rip through Northern Ireland for a second night in a row.

Footage shows one protestor up in flames as rioters hurled petrol bombs, fireworks and masonry at police officers - who condemned the 'racist thuggery' of rioters.

Cars and properties were also set on fire after violence erupted in the Northern Irish town on Monday night following a peaceful vigil of 2,500 people that descended into mayhem.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) deployed riot police, fired plastic baton rounds, and used water cannons as well as dog units as they desperately fought to bring the crowds to order.

It comes after two 14-year-old boys - who both required a Romanian interpreter in court - were charged with the attempted oral rape of a teenage girl on June 7.