Traditional Unionist Voice
TUV leader Jim Allister condemns the disorder in Ballymena, saying violence undermines public anger over a serious sexual assault on a young girl and local concern about immigration. He blames outside individuals for the disruption and calls for the violence to stop.
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Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland condemns violence in Ballymena on the night of 9 June, saying a peaceful demonstration against violence against women and girls was hijacked by a small number of instigators. She thanks the PSNI and NIFRS and calls for calm.
Justice and policing Issue: Ballymena disorder and PSNI funding pressures Original release: Mulholland condemns violence in Ballymena (opens in a new tab)
UUP MLA for North Antrim Colin Crawford condemns the violence in Ballymena, saying it has overshadowed the concerns behind a protest in Harryville and urging the PSNI to be backed and offenders brought before the courts.
Justice and policing Issue: Ballymena street violence and house fires June 2025 Original release: No place in society for racism or violence – Crawford (opens in a new tab)
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan condemns the racist disorder in Ballymena, describing it as disgusting and calling for it to be unequivocally condemned. He urges politicians to avoid feeding fear with mistruths and to show strong leadership to end the trouble.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Ballymena disorder and PSNI funding pressures Original release: No place for racism in our communities – McGuigan (opens in a new tab)
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan appeals for calm after a night of disorder in Ballymena, urging political leaders to show responsible leadership in defusing tensions. He calls for the PSNI to be allowed to carry out thorough investigations and condemns violence against women and girls.
Justice and policing Issue: Ballymena disorder and PSNI funding pressures Original release: McGuigan appeals for calm following Ballymena disorder (opens in a new tab)
DUP MP Ian Paisley condemns an attack on the homes of several migrant families in Ballymena, saying racism and intolerance have no place in the town and that those responsible should be held accountable.
Community relations and legacy Immigration Issue: Ballymena attack on migrant families' homes Original release: Paisley - "this attack does not represent North Antrim" (opens in a new tab)
DUP MLA for North Antrim Paul Frew condemns the violence in Ballymena on Monday evening and calls for calm, saying his earlier warnings about rising tensions in the area have come true. He thanks the PSNI and NIFRS and says those responsible for recent crimes must face the full force of the law.
Justice and policing Issue: Ballymena disorder and PSNI funding pressures Original release: Justice, not violence, must prevail - Frew (opens in a new tab)