Ukrainian Mother Abused During RTÉ News Interview Amidst Ballymena Unrest

Amidst the unrest in Ballymena, a Ukrainian mother-of-three, Alina, found herself the victim of a shocking incident of verbal abuse while being interviewed by RTÉ News correspondent Conor Macauley. The incident, captured on camera, occurred on [Date] as tensions flared in the Co Antrim town following two nights of disturbances. Alina described her feelings as "fear, angry...scared." Her experience shines a light on the anxieties felt by many residents. Stormont ministers have since called for calm, urging an end to the violence and a return to peace in the community. This incident underscores the need for community leaders to address the underlying issues fueling the unrest and promote dialogue to prevent further incidents.