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Violence has broken out in Ballymena for the past three nights after angry mobs went on the rampage through the town’s streets

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Disorder in Northern Ireland has continued for a third day as rioters hurled petrol bombs, masonry and fireworks at police.

Dozens of police officers have been injured during the sustained unrest while multiple properties and vehicles have been set on fire.