Police appeal for information on six men over anti-migrant protest
Police in Portsmouth are seeking information regarding six men involved in an anti-migrant protest that turned violent. The incident resulted in injuries to police officers and damage to emergency vehicles, leading to ongoing investigations and arrests.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing social tension surrounding migration policies and the challenges of maintaining public order during protests.
Image source, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary Image caption, Hampshire police want to speak to six men in relation to a protest in Portsmouth
Police have released images of six men they want to speak to in connection with an anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth.
Hampshire police attended Eastney Marina on 6 September after hundreds of demonstrators blocked roads in an attempt to stop coaches carrying 120 migrants, who had crossed the Channel in a dinghy, from leaving the city.
The force said several police, coastguard and Border Force vehicles had been damaged during the evening. Seven officers were treated at the scene for injuries, but no-one in attendance was seriously hurt.
Assistant Chief Constable Tony Rowlinson urged anyone who recognised the six men to contact police.
Image caption, Police officers were deployed to Portsmouth on Sunday evening
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