Missiles, mayhem and rage on the streets of Barry Mena: strong protests of 2,500 people erupt into full-scale riots after teenage sexual assault. Stock Image of a Burning Bottle – A similar incident was reported during Barry Mena’s unrest. There, street fires and obstacles protested against teenage sexual assault charges. Credit: Somsak Suwanput, Shutterstock.
Gasoline bombs, smoke plumes, flying painted cans – Northern Ireland’s Barrymena fell into chaos last night as rage turned protests over alleged sexual assault.
Two 14-year-old boys accused of attempted rape of a teenage girl in the Cronavon Terrace area in Barrymena, Antrim County, burned just hours after they appeared in court.
A crowd of about 2,500 men, women and children gathered for a show to support the victims’ families on Monday afternoon, but by dusk, the scene of solidarity had swirled into a scene of pure bedram.
Barricades made from bins and plastic road barriers burned, boats were overturned, and masked young people threw glass bottles, cans and other temporary missiles at PSNI officers.
“a lot A missile was thrown at police due to reported damage a lot The property confirmed police services in Northern Ireland (PSNI) in a statement issued late Monday night.
Firefighters wearing breathing equipment were forced to break into smoke-filled houses as the riots set fire to the town centre. One dramatic image showed firefighters sucking piles of debris while nearby houses were filled with smoke.
From peaceful victims to supporting protests to fiery rage
The day began with a quiet rage as locals gathered at the park near Cronavon Terrace. However, as the sun sets, tension erupts and Barry Mena lights up for all the wrong reasons.
The crowd marched along Larne Street and Queen Street, but it didn’t take long for the rage to make a violent turn. There were riot police who were caught in the wake of windows being destroyed, roads being blocked and armored vehicles and drones being caught in the presence of chaos.
“We are urging everyone to stay calm and be responsible,” sued Secretary Sue Steen, who warned that the disability “is only a greater risk.”
“Our priority is to keep our community safe and I appeal to everyone to cooperate in ensuring that they settle in their community as soon as possible.”
Despite the calm and repeated calls, the riot continued into the late night. PSNI warned drivers and pedestrians to avoid Cronabon Road “until further notice.”
Court shock causes anxiety
Earlier that day, two 14-year-old Romanian boys charged in connection with the attack on Saturday night, Videolink appeared in Magistrates’ Court for Coleraine, admitting that they were not guilty of attempting oral rape. A Romanian interpreter existed in the court and read the charges.
The boys were detained at the Juvenile Justice Center until they appeared in the next court on July 2nd.
The suspicious attack and the accused’s identity appear to have sparked fundamental local tensions, with protesters reportedly linking the incident to wider concerns about immigration.
“A tragic scene” and tensions rise
TUV leader Jim Alistair claimed the demonstration began as a “completely peaceful protest” driven by what was called “increasing concerns about the enormous scale of migration” to Barrymena.
“That unidentified migration, a source of tensions between the past and future beyond what the town can deal with,” says “it’s a very disastrous thing to see scenes of violence on the streets of Barrymena. It’s easier to start than stop these things.”
Some residents have condemned the violent turn, while others have expressed their complaints on social media that authorities “ignoring the racial background” of the recent incident.
However, Chief Sapto Steen remained focused on restoring order, and the presence of police remains overnight “to monitor the situation and ensure public safety.”
Fire on the edge, anger, barrymena
When the morning breaks, the street It’s left Burnt, windows were destroyed, and the house was damaged. Plastic and paint cans were scattered across the pavement, the remains of the protest that had become out of control.
Whether Barrymena is watching the fire and rage of another night or finding a way to peace can depend on how the authorities handle this and what happens next in court.
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