PSNI attacked after huge fight in Co Antrim
Around 50 people had gathered on Main Street in the town and fighting had broken out amongst them.
A number of police officers have been injured after a mass fight involving around 50 people broke out in Co Antrim.
The crowd turned on police following the arrest of a 23-year-old man on Main Street of Ballyclare just after 3 am this morning.
He was detained on suspicion of a number of offences including being in charge of a vehicle while unfit through drink or drugs, assaulting police and criminal damage.
CS spray was then used to restrain a 36-year-old man who was subsequently arrested on suspicion of disorderly behaviour.
He has since been released.
Inspector Alison Ferguson said:
"I would appeal to anyone who has any information about what happened last night to get in touch with police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 290 of 13/5/18. Alternatively information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“A number of police officers received minor injuries during the incident."