PSNI request support from UK colleagues to deal with Ballymena violence

A burnt-out house on Queen Street after a second night of violence in Ballymena (Niall Carson/PA) - (PA Wire)

Police in Northern Ireland have requested support from colleagues in the rest of the UK following further violence in Ballymena, a senior officer has said.

PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said the force would be bringing extra officers, vehicles and equipment to areas where unrest has flared.