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"Rioting and disorder" in Ballymena, Northern Ireland sees "hate-fueled acts" reportedly targeting foreigners

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Hundreds of masked demonstrators attacked police in Ballymena on Tuesday , injuring 17 officers.

Northern Ireland police say 32 officers have been injured in total since the unrest began.

The violence was reportedly sparked by an alleged sexual assault in the town.

Residents described the violence as "terrifying" and said "foreigners" were being targeted.

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formal

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English

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61

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likely offensive

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short-lived

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