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Second man arrested after slurry spread before Ballymena Pride

The PSNI said they observed slurry on the road at Greenvale Street
The PSNI said they observed slurry on the road at Greenvale Street

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an incident in which slurry was spread along part of the route of a Co Antrim town's first Pride parade.

He was arrested this morning on suspicion of criminal damage, aiding and abetting criminal damage and causing material to be deposited on a road.

The man remains in custody at this time.

The PSNI said in a statement that the matter is being treated as a hate crime and enquiries are ongoing.

Yesterday, a 19-year-old man was charged in connection with the incident.

He was charged with criminal damage, possession of a blade and causing material to be deposited on a road.

The PSNI appealed for anyone with information to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 191 of 28/06/25.

A report can also be made on the PSNI's website or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.