Watch: Anti-migrant boat protesters block roads in Portsmouth
Summary
Hundreds of protesters in Portsmouth blocked roads to stop about 140 migrants from leaving after crossing the English Channel in a small boat. Police enforced rules to keep order and warned people to stay away from the area.Key Facts
- Around 140 migrants arrived in Portsmouth by crossing the English Channel in a single dinghy (small boat).
- Hundreds of protesters blocked roads near the ferry port where the migrants landed.
- Protesters were trying to stop the migrants from leaving the city.
- Police issued a dispersal order, meaning people had to leave or face arrest.
- Many protesters wore black clothes and masks.
- The government criticized the protesters’ behaviour, calling it intimidating.
- Police asked the public to avoid the Eastney Landing ferry port area.
- The event was the second large anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth over the weekend.
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