Renewed fears of violence in the North as tensions between London and Brussels escalate

Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster defended London's unilateral move on the Northern Ireland Protocol but there was palpable anger in the Republic, with Simon Coveney stating that the UK government could not be trusted after their solo run. File photo

There are fresh fears of violence erupting in Northern Ireland amid heightened political tensions between London and Belfast.

British frustration with the EU’s refusal to move on the Northern Ireland Protocol led to a ‘solo run’ on Wednesday, which blindsided the Irish Government.