Ministers condemn ‘thuggish’ far-right activists after Portsmouth unrest
Summary
Far-right activists blocked roads in Portsmouth after a boat carrying asylum seekers arrived, causing unrest and police intervention. The government condemned the protesters' behavior as intimidating and said the arrivals were being processed as usual.Key Facts
- Far-right activists in Portsmouth blocked roads to stop asylum seekers from being taken for processing.
- The protest lasted until 3 a.m., with police removing the crowd and threatening arrests.
- Two police car windows were reportedly smashed during the unrest.
- Daniel Thomas, connected to far-right leader Tommy Robinson, organized the protests.
- Similar protests happened in Dover two days earlier.
- The government described the activists' actions as "thuggish and intimidating."
- The number of people arriving by small boats this year has dropped by over 40% compared to last year.
- Officials are concerned that Portsmouth lacks the facilities to handle asylum seekers and fear it may become a new target for people smugglers.
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