Police searching for six men over anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth
Summary
Police in Portsmouth are looking for six men in connection with an anti-migrant protest that blocked roads on September 6. The protest involved hundreds of people trying to stop buses carrying 120 migrants, and it caused damage to police and other emergency vehicles.Key Facts
- The protest took place at Eastney Marina, Portsmouth, on September 6.
- Around 120 migrants had crossed the Channel in a small boat and were being transported on coaches.
- Hundreds of protesters blocked the roads to stop the coaches from leaving the city.
- Police, coastguard, and Border Force vehicles were damaged during the protest.
- Seven police officers were injured but none seriously.
- Police want to speak to six men seen at the protest.
- A 42-year-old man was charged with violent disorder and assaulting a police officer and is in custody.
- A 16-year-old boy was arrested and released on bail for further investigation.
- Around 500 anti-migrant protesters gathered, and hundreds of counter-protesters were present from the group Stand up to Racism.
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