RNLI station out-of-service after anti-migrant protests
Summary
Portsmouth’s lifeboat station is temporarily closed after protests against migrants who arrived by boat. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) said its volunteers faced online and physical abuse, and it is working to reopen the station soon while continuing rescue services nearby.Key Facts
- Around 120 migrants arrived by small boat at Portsmouth on 6 September.
- Protesters opposing migrants blocked roads and disrupted the RNLI station.
- The RNLI helped bring the migrants ashore and also protected some protesters in the water.
- The RNLI station closed on 10 September due to abuse aimed at its volunteers.
- Abuse also forced the closure of the RNLI lifeboat museum in Poole.
- RNLI said rescue services continue through nearby stations and other support.
- RNLI’s chief executive condemned the abuse and misinformation about their work.
- Volunteers were advised to avoid wearing RNLI-branded clothing in some situations for security.
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