Anti-migrant protesters scuffle with police in Gosport after Channel rescue
Summary
Around 150 migrants crossing the English Channel by small boat were rescued near Gosport, Hampshire, leading to protests and minor clashes with police. The migrants were taken to temporary centers for checks, while police managed protests and made several arrests.Key Facts
- Nearly 150 people were rescued while trying to cross the English Channel by small boat near Gosport.
- Police and rescue teams, including the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), helped bring the migrants to shore.
- Protesters gathered in Gosport, some setting off flares and scuffling with police; six people were arrested.
- Authorities are carrying out health, security, and biometric checks on the migrants at short-term holding centers in Kent.
- This event marks the third crossing attempt in a month arriving near Gosport, which is unusual as most landings occur further east.
- The total number of Channel crossings in 2024 so far is 19,451, which is 43% lower than last year.
- Police imposed rules under the Public Order Act, including banning face-coverings at the protest sites.
- French rescue vessels shadowed the migrants’ dinghy before RNLI boats escorted them in UK waters.
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