Multiple cars and properties were set on fire in Ballymena while rioters hurled petrol bombs, fireworks and masonry at police officers.

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher slammed the ‘despicable scenes’.

Fireworks, petrol bombs and other missiles were thrown by youths at police lines in Nailors Row in the city.

The teenager has been charged with two counts of rioting and one count of possession of a weapon with intent.

The man is due to appear in court on Monday

Sinn Fáin’s motion of no confidence in Helen McEntee on Tuesday is set to be countered by a motion of confidence tabled by the Government