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Face coverings ban and dispersal order in place for Southampton anti-migrant protest

Southampton Itchen MP Darren Paffey warned anyone out to cause disorder should stay away

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Cardiff’s Krystian Bielik charged by FA for altercation with fan but police close investigation

Hampshire Police have concluded an investigation into the incident which saw a young Portsmouth supporter appear to be pushed in the throat by Bielik

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Man charged after wearing burkha to anti-migrant protest amid balaclava ban

Police had promised to crack down on face coverings after hundreds of masked protestors descended on Portsmouth earlier this month

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Protesters wearing face coverings could be arrested at weekend protests – police

Hampshire Police said it will use the new tactic under the Crime and Policing Act to ‘allow peaceful protest and prevent violence’.

Evening Standard · Sep 11

Portsmouth protesters face arrest for wearing face masks under new police powers

The measures will be in place throughout Saturday as two protests are planned

The Independent UK · Sep 11

Portsmouth ‘not set up’ for migrant boat arrivals if routes shift from Dover

A police and crime commissioner has warned that the government will need to adapt if Dover is no longer the destination of choice - but The Independent understands the government currently has no evidence to suggest a change in people smuggler tactics

The Independent UK · Sep 7

Council: Home Office has ‘questions to answer’ on Portsmouth migrant landing

There were protests overnight in Portsmouth following the arrival of around 140 migrants there.

Evening Standard · Sep 7

Hundreds of masked men clash with police in 'anti-migrant protest' on English coast

HUNDREDS of masked demonstrators were in a standoff with police overnight as they vowed to prevent migrants leaving Portsmouth after they arrived in…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 7

Protesters clash with riot police in Portsmouth after 140 migrants rescued from 'mega-dinghy'

‘We condemn the intimidating and thuggish behaviour we are seeing tonight’ - government spokesperson

Evening Standard · Sep 7

Hundreds of protesters in standoff with police after migrant boat arrives

Demonstrators also took to the streets in Dover over the weekend.

The Independent UK · Sep 7