Far-right port protests: police told to improve intelligence gathering
Summary
Police forces in Kent and Hampshire were surprised by large far-right protests against immigration that took place over a weekend. The government has instructed police to improve intelligence gathering after failures to properly assess early warnings about the protests.Key Facts
- Hundreds of masked far-right protesters gathered in Kent on Saturday and Portsmouth on Sunday.
- Kent police received warnings about possible protests but did not fully assess them.
- Protesters appeared well-organized, using walkie-talkies and legal knowledge to avoid arrest.
- Police described the gatherings as mostly peaceful in Dover, but there were clashes in Hampshire.
- The protests were coordinated on private social media groups, not publicly announced.
- The government discussed the events with police chiefs and wants better readiness for future protests.
- Far-right activist Daniel Thomas, linked to Tommy Robinson, is believed to have organized the Kent protest.
- Lifeboat crews rescuing asylum seekers faced threats from right-wing protesters and were refused access to some ports.
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