Three charged after migrant protest at Gosport fort

Summarised from 3 outlets · 15 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 22:50 · Archive

Three people have been charged following an anti-migrant protest in Gosport at Fort Blockhouse.

Three people have been charged following an anti-migrant protest in Gosport sparked by reports of migrant arrivals at Fort Blockhouse, a former military site. Gosport Borough Council has warned the location is unsuitable for migrants due to limited access. Police deployed a significant presence as protesters gathered, with £250,000 spent on policing related protests in Gosport and Portsmouth.

How it is being reported

• Gosport residents raise migrant fears over immigration centre plansA public inquiry is due to take placeThe News, Portsmouth · 24 Sept, 16:06
• Three charged with assault of emergency workers at anti-migrant protestThree people have been charged following an anti-migrant protest in Gosport.Southern Daily Echo · 24 Sept, 10:31
• Three charged after Gosport migrant boat protestThree people are charged after a protest in Gosport sparked by reports of an arrival of migrants.BBC Hampshire · 23 Sept, 21:10
• Three people charged with assault following Channel crossing protest in GosportThree people have been charged and three people have been bailedThe News, Portsmouth · 23 Sept, 20:48
• £250,000 spent on policing Gosport and Portsmouth anti-migrant protests amid fears of "more to come"Crime commissioner had previously urged government to transfer migrants via waterThe News, Portsmouth · 23 Sept, 15:41
• The News Comment: Never again - Portsmouth and Gosport must not be used as landing sites for Channel migrantsAttempts to land migrants at Gosport - or anywhere in or around Portsmouth - must never happen again. What we saw this week was a total messThe News, Portsmouth · 23 Sept, 14:28
• 'Must set clear precedent', 'Power to the people': Politicians call to block migrant boat visits to GosportThe boat containing around 50 migrants were diverted to Dover after reports it was landing at Gosport MarinaThe News, Portsmouth · 23 Sept, 10:05
• More details about six arrests made after Channel crossing protests in GosportSix people remain in police custodyThe News, Portsmouth · 23 Sept, 09:07
• 'Masked men dominating our streets': Anti-racism groups condemn Gosport protest amid migrant boat incidentThe campaigners said sexual violence is being used cynically to fuel racismThe News, Portsmouth · 23 Sept, 08:14
• Gosport migrant protest: Boat containing around 50 migrants arrives in Dover after aborted Solent landingLarge numbers of police units were deployed to the Solent before the migrant boat was turned aroundThe News, Portsmouth · 23 Sept, 07:28
• Six arrests made at Gosport protests as police also investigate ‘slashing’ of migrant boatSix arrests made as police also investigate ‘slashing’ of migrant boatThe News, Portsmouth · 22 Sept, 23:07
• Gosport migrant protest: Six people arrestedPolice say six arrests were made after a crowd gathered in Gosport to protest against the possible arrival of migrantsThe News, Portsmouth · 22 Sept, 22:58
• Protestors gather in Gosport after reports of migrants rescued from the Channel were set to arrive - in picturesProtestors have remained onsite despite confirmation migrants are not arrivingThe News, Portsmouth · 22 Sept, 19:56
• Pictures show police operation in Gosport ahead of migrant arrivalA significant police presence has been deployed in Gosport as protesters gathered near Fort Blockhouse ahead of the expected arrival of migrants at the former military site.Southern Daily Echo · 22 Sept, 18:03
• Gosport council warns Fort Blockhouse is ‘unsuitable’ for migrant arrivalsGosport Borough Council has warned Fort Blockhouse is “unsuitable” for potential migrant arrivals because of the area’s limited access.Southern Daily Echo · 22 Sept, 17:10

In this story: Gosport Borough Council · Fort Blockhouse · Gosport · Portsmouth

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