Police stand down as migrant boat leaves Hampshire area

Summarised from 2 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 22 Sept, 22:20

Police in Hampshire have stood down their operation as a migrant boat being escorted by French coastguards moves away from the region.

The Home Office told a Gosport MP that migrant arrivals in the local area were 'increasingly likely' in the 'coming hours'. Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones called for urgent action to divert migrant arrivals away from Hampshire. Police subsequently stood down their operation as the vessel moved away from the force area.

How it is being reported

• Gosport migrant crossing: Police standing down operation as boat carrying migrants moves away from the areaThe News, Portsmouth · 22 Sept, 19:14
• Concern about impact on police as small boat heading for HampshireSouthern Daily Echo · 22 Sept, 17:37
• Migrant landing in Hampshire 'increasingly likely' in hours, say Home OfficeSouthern Daily Echo · 22 Sept, 17:26
• 'Increasingly likely' that migrants from small boat will arrive in Portsmouth areaThe News, Portsmouth · 22 Sept, 17:10
• Portsmouth councillor George Madgwick reveals possible destination for migrant boat crossing the English ChannelThe News, Portsmouth · 22 Sept, 14:03
• Home Office letter confirms 'likely' Hampshire migrant arrival 'in hours' - liveSouthern Daily Echo · 22 Sept, 11:42
• Police stand down Gosport operation as migrant boat leaves area - liveSouthern Daily Echo · 22 Sept, 11:42
• Hundreds turn out to face police in Gosport after migrant boat fears - liveSouthern Daily Echo · 22 Sept, 11:42

In this story: Gosport · Portsmouth · Hampshire · Home Office · Hampshire Police · Donna Jones

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