BBC at the scene of violent Ballymena protests

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Protesters threw petrol bombs, bricks and fireworks at police during another night of disorder in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, on Tuesday.

Police fired baton rounds and used a water cannon to disperse protesters as cars were set on fire and the windows of several houses were smashed.

The disorder began on Monday after a peaceful protest over an alleged sexual assault in the County Antrim town.

BBC Ireland Correspondent Chris Page visited the scene.

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