Youth Group Linked to Neo-Nazi Network Advised Belfast Protesters

A knife attack in north Belfast on Monday night prompted protests that turned violent the following evening. Emergency services responded around 10:30 pm after a man was stabbed and left with severe facial injuries, including the loss of one eye. Police later identified the suspect as Hadi Alodid, a 30-year-old Sudanese national, and charged him with attempted murder.

A Telegram channel operated by the Ulster Youth Club, described as the Northern Irish branch of the Active Club network, began posting instructions on Tuesday morning. The messages advised participants to wear masks, gloves, and nondescript clothing, avoid smartphones and jewelry, and cover tattoos.

The same channel shared videos from Active Club Finland showing recommended protest attire.

A video of the attack circulated on social media platforms starting Tuesday morning. One account posted a screenshot with the caption describing an African migrant attacking a white man, and the post accumulated more than 16 million views. The Ulster Youth Club channel shared a post at 11:37 am Tuesday urging protesters to protect their identities.

Two minutes later it reposted material from Active Club Finland. At 12:47 pm the channel listed additional precautions including the removal of smartwatches.

Masked individuals set vehicles on fire and forced entry into homes during Tuesday evening protests in Belfast. Videos showed groups blocking firefighters from extinguishing the blazes. Police recorded multiple incidents of arson and property damage.

On Thursday morning the Active Club movement posted an assessment of the previous night's events on Substack. The post compared the Belfast actions to earlier protests in Southampton and highlighted differences in organization and coordination. The same account described the Belfast events as a model for future actions.