Mayor of Mid and East Antrim statement regarding Ballymena violence
Tuesday 10 June 2025
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, has condemned the violence which took place in Ballymena yesterday.
He said: “The shocking scenes which played out in Ballymena last night have no place in our community.
“The destructiveness and vandalism brought upon our area by a minority of individuals is thoroughly unacceptable and will not be tolerated. What happened is extremely concerning for our residents and communities and I would like to thank the police, emergency services and community partners for their support.
“We stand together with those who have been impacted by the violence and I would call for calm going forward.
“Anyone with information which could assist the police can contact 101.”