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Carrickfergus: Motorists warned over 'disturbances' Carrickfergus: Motorists warned over 'disturbances'
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Police have warned motorists to avoid parts of Carrickfergus, County Antrim, due to "ongoing public disturbances". 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. 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 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 have gathered in the area. He said small numbers of youths had gathered in the area but added that the situation appeared "calm"
Mr Hilditch added that he had received his first call regarding trouble in the estate at about 21:00 BST. 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.