Group entered hotel where Pakistani cricketers mistaken for migrants were staying
Summary
A group of about 30 to 40 people went to a hotel in Portsmouth where the Pakistan under-19 cricket team was staying because of false rumors that migrants had arrived. The police found no criminal activity, and the cricket team continued their scheduled match the next day.Key Facts
- The incident happened at the Marriott Hotel in Cosham, Portsmouth.
- Protesters mistakenly thought the Pakistan under-19 cricket team were migrants.
- Team members reported people knocking on their doors but did not respond aggressively.
- Hampshire Police said no laws were broken and the crowd left by 9 p.m.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is reviewing security for the team’s tour.
- A local councillor said the misunderstanding started from a social media post showing foreign nationals.
- Labour MP Amanda Martin called the incident “deeply concerning” and said misinformation was the cause.
- The event happened shortly after protests against migrants arriving in Portsmouth.
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