REUTERS/Jason Cairnduff The violent clashes on Saturday evening came after protesters … Eight Northern Ireland police injured in clashes at Belfast protest . Crowds of youths … Related Program: After a night of violence and protests in west Belfast, Northern Ireland's leaders are having an emergency meeting to try and resolve the problems that caused it. Northern Ireland police said Sunday that Unionist protesters threw 30 petrol bombs at officers and torched cars during a night of "disorder" in a suburb of northern Belfast. Belfast was rocked by a night of violence amid a spike in sectarian tensions in Northern Ireland. Eight police officers in Belfast, Northern Ireland were injured on Friday when protesters rioted, attacking with projectiles that included metal rods and fireworks, police said. Police vehicles are seen behind a hijacked bus burns on the Shankill Road as protests continue in Belfast, Northern Ireland, April 7, 2021. A rioter is seen near a burning car at the "peace wall" gate into Lanark Way as protests continue in Belfast, Northern Ireland, April 7, 2021. Belfast bus drivers brought the city centre to a standstill on Thursday morning in protest at the violence in the west of the city which saw a Metro service high jacked and petrol bombed. There were up to 300 people of all ages on the streets. Fifteen officers were injured in Belfast after coming under attack while policing a small protest in the loyalist Sandy Row area of the city. London has expressed concern over the unrest and urged loyalists and republicans to settle … By Frank Langfitt • 1 hour ago. belfast protest. A man walks past a hijacked bus burning on The Shankill Road as protests continue in Belfast, Northern Ireland, April 7 Photo by Jason Caindruff / Reuters Article content. - Other Media news - Police Service Northern Ireland said they arrested seven people in south Belfast after a small protest on Friday evening quickly developed into a riot, Reuters reported. An Irish nationalist stands amongst smoke from the fire near "peace wall" gates into Lanark Way as protests continue in Belfast, Northern Ireland, April 7, 2021. Violent Protests Over Brexit Continue In Belfast . ... ARY News mobile apps keeps you updated with trending news and top stories from across the world.