NPR
Could neo-Nazi youth, or 'active clubs,' have played a role in Belfast riots?
Monday, June 29, 2026
Police in Northern Ireland are investigating whether youth groups affiliated with the global "active clubs" network were involved in recent riots in Belfast. The "active clubs" network consists of martial arts-focused groups in multiple countries. Authorities have not confirmed the involvement of any specific group in the violence. Community leaders and officials have called for investigations into the origins and participants in the incidents.