Shocking moment cop cars are hit by exploding petrol bombs during terrifying riots in city
TERRIFYING footage shows the moment exploding petrol bombs were hurled at police cars during another night of riots.
Missiles have continued to rain down on cops in the Sandy Row area of Belfast as violence continues into the night.
Riot cops were deployed to Sandy Row last night close to a supermarket that was set on fire.
Bottles, petrol bombs and planks of wood were then thrown at police vehicles during the unrest.
Officers with riot shields were seen standing firm as they lined up in a show of force despite missiles sailing through the air.
Youths dressed in black were also seen throwing stones at police Land Rovers.
It is understood that around a dozen people are involved in the violence directed towards police vehicles.
Riot cops have since sealed off the street after a number of fires were lit in the area.
A statement from the PSNI has said: "Police are dealing with ongoing disorder in the Donegall Road area of south Belfast tonight.
"The public should avoid the Donegall Road and Sandy Row areas. An update will be provided in due course."
It follows a weekend of violence in Belfast which saw businesses damaged after an anti-immigration protest on Saturday.
Four men were arrested and appeared in court yesterday.
The Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont is being recalled from its summer break on Thursday to discuss the weekend's disorder.
Earlier on Monday, councillors at a special Belfast City Council meeting passed a motion to provide financial support to businesses damaged during Saturday's disorder.