UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Northern Ireland's political leaders condemned violent unrest following the arrest of two teenagers in a serious sexual assault case. Tensions rose in Ballymena after it was revealed that the boys requested a Romanian interpreter during court proceedings, inciting racially charged violence in areas with Romanian migrant populations. Six arrests were made as rioters attacked homes and businesses, injuring multiple police officers. Political leaders urged calm and unity, denouncing the racially motivated attacks and calling for society to reject divisive agendas.
We strongly condemn the racially motivated violence witnessed in recent days and make an urgent appeal for calm across society.
There can never be any justification for the violence that has taken place in recent days.
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