Protesters outside Portsmouth hotel confuse Pakistan U19 cricket team for asylum seekers
Summary
Protesters in Portsmouth thought the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team was a group of asylum seekers and gathered outside the hotel where the team was staying. After being told the truth by the hotel manager and a team representative, the crowd left peacefully. The England and Wales Cricket Board is now reviewing security for the team’s tour.Key Facts
- Protesters in Portsmouth tried to block streets after asylum seekers arrived by boat at Eastney harbour.
- A black-clad group attempted to stop asylum seekers from moving through the city.
- Protesters returned to a hotel where they believed asylum seekers were staying but it was actually the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team.
- George Madgwick, a local council leader, confirmed the identity of the cricket team to the protesters, who then left peacefully.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board checked on the team’s wellbeing and is reviewing their security.
- The Pakistan Under-19 team recently played England and has more matches scheduled in England.
- The senior Pakistan cricket team is also playing Tests in England.
- Some local groups warned that such protests can lead to racism and tensions in communities.
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