Protesters gather as migrants brought ashore on south coast
Summary
Over 100 migrants arrived in Gosport, a town on England’s south coast, after crossing the English Channel in a small boat. Police were present to maintain order as protesters gathered, with the situation mostly peaceful.Key Facts
- Around 120 migrants traveled from near Utah Beach in Normandy to Gosport by small boat.
- The migrants were brought ashore by Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) boats.
- Hampshire Police deployed officers and set rules to keep public order during the arrival and protest.
- Protesters chanted slogans like “shame on you” and “deport the lot” while blocking police vans.
- The Home Office said they monitor the Channel 24/7 and process every small boat arrival.
- This was the third crossing along the west of the south coast in one month, which is uncommon.
- So far in 2026, about 19,451 migrants have crossed the Channel, which is fewer than last year and 2024.
- Previous protests occurred in the same area when migrants were expected but taken elsewhere.
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