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First arrest over anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth - as police say anyone wearing masks could be detained
Police said the first arrest in the investigation follows violence, damaged vehicles and hours of footage being reviewed after the disorder.
- Hampshire Police arrested a 42-year-old from Paulsgrove on suspicion of violent disorder and assaulting a constable following unrest that erupted in Portsmouth on Sunday, September 6. The man remains in custody as the investigation continues.
- Violence erupted near Eastney Marina following a small boat crossing the Channel, as a crowd of around 200 people gathered. The disorder followed an anti-migrant protest at the Port of Dover the day before and lasted until early Monday morning.
- Agencies including Border Force and the Coastguard supported officers at the scene, though a small number sustained injuries. Investigators are reviewing around 75 per cent of footage to identify offences, following reports that RNLI volunteers were targeted online.
- Assistant Chief Constable Tony Rowlinson stated the arrest is "the first of several anticipated arrests" based on reviewed footage. He emphasized that "events on Sunday evening were not peaceful protest, rather violent public disorder."
- Rowlinson warned that police will "address any online threats that are made" and promised prosecution for those breaking the law. This sends a clear warning to anyone intent on causing disruption at future events.
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Portsmouth man arrested following 'disorder' at anti-migrant demonstration
Portsmouth man arrested following 'disorder' at anti-migrant demonstration . A man has become the first person to be arrested in connection with anti-migration protests in Portsmouth last weekend, Hampshire Police said
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