PSNI release pictures of men wanted after Ballymena riots

Police have issued photos of four men wanted in connection with disorder and attacks on police in Ballymena.

Between June 9 and June 11, 2025, a number of incidents of disorder broke out in the Co Antrim town and across parts of Northern Ireland. The unrest has been linked to an alleged sexual assault on a schoolgirl in Ballymena.

In issuing new images of people wanted in connection with disorder in the town, police hope it will encourage people to come forward and assist in identifying those men.

Officers have also asked anyone with relevant CCTV, mobile or dashcam footage to come forward.

In a statement, a PSNI spokesperson said: "Can you identify the following individuals? Police would like to speak with these individuals, in connection with our ongoing investigation into a number of incidents of disorder and attacks on police officers between Monday, 9th June 2025 and Wednesday 11th 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. If you have any information or wish to submit photos and footage, including CCTV, mobile phone or dash cam footage, this can be through the Major Incident Public Portal at: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/PSNI25U11-PO1

"Please do not comment on this post with information.

"A report can also 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/ . You can also contact us on 101."

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