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Carrickfergus: Motorists warned over 'disturbances' | Carrickfergus: Motorists warned over 'disturbances' |
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Police have warned motorists to avoid a part of Carrickfergus, County Antrim, due to disturbances. | |
They have received reports of trouble in the Woodburn Avenue and the Hollies areas of the town. | They have received reports of trouble in the Woodburn Avenue and the Hollies areas of the town. |
A car has been burnt out at Sunnylands in the Woodburn estate and rubbish has been set alight on Woodburn Avenue. | |
David Hilditch, a Democratic Unionist Party MLA for East Antrim, told the BBC a car had been hijacked and bins were set on fire, blocking the street. | |
He said small numbers of youths had gathered in the area but added that the situation appeared "calm" | |
Mr Hilditch said he had received his first call regarding trouble in the estate at about 21:00 BST. | |
'Violence' | 'Violence' |
Alliance MLA for East Antrim, Stewart Dickson, condemned those responsible for the disturbances. | Alliance MLA for East Antrim, Stewart Dickson, condemned those responsible for the disturbances. |
"There is no place for violence on our streets. The people responsible are attempting to intimidate the local community, but they will not succeed. | "There is no place for violence on our streets. The people responsible are attempting to intimidate the local community, but they will not succeed. |
"Their actions are not wanted by the people of Carrickfergus or Larne." Mr Dickson added. | "Their actions are not wanted by the people of Carrickfergus or Larne." Mr Dickson added. |
The Alliance MLA appealed to anybody with any information about the trouble to contact the police. | The Alliance MLA appealed to anybody with any information about the trouble to contact the police. |