The latest news on Ireland. Unrest has gripped Northern Ireland for a second consecutive night as rioting in Ballymena spreads to other towns, prompting calls for reinforcements from the British mainland, police said on Wednesday.
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Authorities report growing fear among residents after homes were targeted and officers injured in a wave of racially motivated violence. The disturbances began following outrage over a reported sexual assault case involving two teenagers.