First arrest over anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth
Summary
A man was arrested in Portsmouth after an anti-migrant protest blocked roads to stop coaches carrying 120 migrants. The protest caused damage to police and coastguard vehicles and injuries to some officers, leading police to say the event was violent disorder, not a peaceful protest.Key Facts
- The protest took place at Eastney Marina, Portsmouth, on Sunday night.
- About 120 migrants arrived after crossing the Channel in a small boat.
- Around hundreds of demonstrators blocked roads to stop the migrant coaches.
- A 42-year-old man from Paulsgrove was arrested for violent disorder and assaulting a police officer.
- Several police, coastguard, and Border Force vehicles were damaged during the protest.
- Some officers were treated for injuries but none were seriously hurt.
- Police warned they will investigate and take strong action against violence and criminal damage.
- The incident followed a similar anti-migrant protest at the Port of Dover the previous day.
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