Full Breakdown
Glasgow Street Patrols Tied to Far-Right Group Scots Active
7/1/2026, 10:20:05 PM
Glasgow Street Patrols and Nazi Salutes
Scots Active, founded by joiner Darren Docherty, runs a WhatsApp channel “Get These C**** Out!”. Members have appeared in Union Jack balaclavas, performed Nazi salutes at a June 2025 rally, and clashed with police while targeting ethnic minorities.
Origins and Growth
The clubs entered media coverage in 2023. Docherty, owner of DK Flooring, launched Scots Active in 2025, citing inspiration from fascist “active clubs” in the United States and Eastern Europe. The group was later banned from TikTok for recruiting and now coordinates via a private WhatsApp channel.
Timeline of Key Incidents
Daily Record first highlighted the clubs in 2023. Scots Active and the “Get These C**** Out!” WhatsApp group launched in 2025. In June 2025 members performed Nazi salutes and clashed with police at a Glasgow rally. Public condemnation followed in 2025-2026.
Impact and Community Concerns
Masked patrols intimidate minority communities and threaten public order. Their slogan urging participants to “protect their nation's” white heritage against invasion has drawn criticism from officials and anti-racism groups, raising concerns about hate-motivated violence.
Official Responses and Criticism
Docherty denies any far-right or racist agenda, saying the group opposes only illegal immigration. Labour MSP Paul Sweeney called the patrols “racist thugs and hooligans” with no place in society. Stand Up to Racism spokesman Mohammed Asif stressed Glasgow’s historic solidarity with newcomers and condemned the patrols as aligned with BNP supporters.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The truth is the people of Glasgow have always stood in solidarity with those who have come to this city in the hope of a better life. We will continue to send a clear message that they will always be welcome here.” — Mohammed Asif, Stand Up to Racism spokesman
Conflicting Reports and Gaps
Docherty claims the group is not racist, yet documented Nazi salutes and targeting of minorities contradict that claim. Membership numbers are undisclosed, and the legal status of the patrols remains unclear.
Outlook
Police investigations into the June clashes remain active, and authorities may pursue legal action for public-order offences and the prior TikTok violation. Anti-racism organisations plan continued monitoring of extremist street patrols ahead of future public events.
