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What is happening in Northern Ireland? Violence continues for second day; cops call it ‘racist thuggery’

Ballymena in Northern Ireland witnessed a second night of violence. Masked rioters clashed with police and set properties ablaze. The unrest followed a protest related to an alleged sexual abuse case. Police responded with water cannons and baton rounds. Several officers were injured. Authorities are investigating racially motivated hate crimes. The British government has condemned the violence.