A man who was inside Larne Leisure Centre during violent disorder on Wednesday night has spoken of the fear among customers and staff.
Northern Ireland Assembly Member Danny Donnelly said the leisure centre was being used by families and children for swimming and classes at the time of attack.
On Wednesday night, masked youths attacked the leisure centre and set it on fire. The centre had been providing emergency shelter for families following the clashes in Ballymena, the council said.
Donnelly said there was “clearly a malicious attempt developing” as masked youths gathered outside Larne Leisure Centre carrying bricks.
“It was very, very sinister, the atmosphere certainly felt to me very, very threatening,” he added.
