Man in court following anti-migrant protests
Summary
A man appeared in court after being accused of throwing a bottle at police during an anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth. The protest blocked roads to stop coaches carrying migrants who crossed the Channel, and the man was charged with violent disorder and assaulting a police officer.Key Facts
- The protest in Portsmouth occurred on 6 September at Eastney Marina.
- Around 120 migrants who had crossed the Channel were being transported by coaches.
- Del Leon Somerville, 42, was charged for violent disorder and assaulting a police officer.
- He allegedly threw a bottle at police and kicked one officer in the thigh.
- Somerville was remanded in custody and will appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on 16 September.
- Groups plan more protests with some banning face coverings to prevent violence.
- Hampshire Police used new legal powers to manage protests and keep peace.
- Similar actions to limit protests and face coverings are happening in other UK cities like Tamworth and Newcastle.
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