Migrant boat moves away as Hampshire braces for arrivals

Summarised from 2 outlets · 11 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 22:56 · Archive

Police stood down an operation after a migrant boat left the Hampshire area, though the Home Office said landings remained 'increasingly likely'.

Police in Hampshire stood down an operation after a migrant boat moved away from the area. However, the Home Office told a Gosport MP that migrant arrivals in the local area were 'increasingly likely' in the coming hours. Donna Jones, the Hampshire police and crime commissioner, called for urgent action to divert migrant arrivals away from the county.

How it is being reported

• Hampshire MP calls for migrant boats stopped offshore to be taken to DoverThe MP said the issue was causing “significant concern” among the coastal communities he representsThe News, Portsmouth · 24 Sept, 22:08
• "Urgent review" migrant beach landing took place at same time as small boat was set to be brought to HampshireIt follows yesterday’s small boat arrival where migrants were going to be brought to HampshireThe News, Portsmouth · 23 Sept, 14:45
• Gosport migrant crossing: Police standing down operation as boat carrying migrants moves away from the area‘The boat and those on board are no longer in our force area’The News, Portsmouth · 22 Sept, 19:14
• Concern about impact on police as small boat heading for HampshireDonna Jones, police and crime commissioner for Hampshire is calling for urgent action to divert migrant arrivals away from Hampshire.Southern Daily Echo · 22 Sept, 17:37
• Migrant landing in Hampshire 'increasingly likely' in hours, say Home OfficeMigrant landing "increasingly likely" in "coming hours" according to the Home Office in letter to Gosport MP, a Hampshire MP has revealedSouthern Daily Echo · 22 Sept, 17:26
• 'Increasingly likely' that migrants from small boat will arrive in Portsmouth areaGosport MP contacted by Home OfficeThe News, Portsmouth · 22 Sept, 17:10
• Portsmouth councillor George Madgwick reveals possible destination for migrant boat crossing the English ChannelThe vessel is being escorted by French coastguardsThe News, Portsmouth · 22 Sept, 14:03
• Home Office letter confirms 'likely' Hampshire migrant arrival 'in hours' - liveThe Home Office has told a Hampshire MP that the arrival of migrants in the "local area" is "increasingly likely" in the "coming hours"Southern Daily Echo · 22 Sept, 11:42
• Police stand down Gosport operation as migrant boat leaves area - liveThe Home Office has told a Hampshire MP that the arrival of migrants in the "local area" is "increasingly likely" in the "coming hours"Southern Daily Echo · 22 Sept, 11:42
• Hundreds turn out to face police in Gosport after migrant boat fears - liveThe Home Office has told a Hampshire MP that the arrival of migrants in the "local area" is "increasingly likely" in the "coming hours"Southern Daily Echo · 22 Sept, 11:42
• Six arrests over migrant protest as police probe small boat slashing - liveThe Home Office has told a Hampshire MP that the arrival of migrants in the "local area" is "increasingly likely" in the "coming hours"Southern Daily Echo · 22 Sept, 11:42

In this story: Hampshire · Gosport · Home Office · Donna Jones · Dover

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