First arrest over anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth

A man is arrested on suspicion of violent disorder after the anti-migrant demonstration on Sunday.

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First arrest over anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth

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A 42-year-old man has become the first person to be arrested in connection with anti-migration protests in Portsmouth last weekend, with more arrests expected.

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Portsmouth anti-migrant protest disorder investigation

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Police have arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of violent disorder and released images of six men they want to speak to after officers were injured and vehicles were damaged at an anti-migrant protest at Eastney Marina in Portsmouth on 6 September.

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What changed

Police released images of six men they want to speak to over the Portsmouth protest disorder, expanding the investigation beyond the single arrest.

In this event Police searching for six men over anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth Earlier coverage Minister condemns disorder at Portsmouth anti-migrant protest after police officers hurt Earlier coverage

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BBC Published 11 September 2026

First arrest over anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth

Sky Published 11 September 2026

First arrest over anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth

A 42-year-old man has become the first person to be arrested in connection with anti-migration protests in Portsmouth last weekend, with more arrests expected.

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