Ballymena: "significant policing operation" in place
PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said the force would be bringing extra officers, vehicles and equipment to areas where unrest has flared
A "significant policing operation" is in place tonight (Wednesday) in Ballymena.
And police revealed it would remain over the coming days.
A senior officer said they have requested support from colleagues in the rest of the UK following consecutive nights of violent disruption.
PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said the force would be bringing extra officers, vehicles and equipment to areas where unrest has flared.
He said there were disgraceful scenes in Belfast, Lisburn, Coleraine, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey on Tuesday, as businesses, homes and cars were attacked and damaged.
By Wednesday six individuals had been arrested for public order offences, and one charged.
Meanwhile, Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly visited the town today and met local residents.
She said the local community was in fear and wants the violence to stop.
"The key message here today is around that violence, and that the violence needs to stop, that's what the community wants to put across, and that's why I'm here to send that very clear and united message from right throughout the community and local residents for that to stop," she said.