Six protesters arrested as migrants 'at sea for 36 hours' arrive in Dover
Police said six people were arrested as activists gathered over claims a migrant dinghy would land, while 51 migrants were taken to Dover.
- On Tuesday, September 22, hundreds of protesters gathered at Haslar Marina in Gosport after speculation spread that a migrant boat would arrive; police arrested six people during the incident, citing hostile behavior toward officers.
- The vessel carrying 51 migrants never reached Gosport after being diverted to Dover, Kent, following a 33-hour journey across the English Channel, according to official reports.
- Police charged three individuals following the demonstration: Sally Pearson, 31, and Toby Matthews, 33, both of Forton Road, and Shannon Dodds, 32, of Leonard Road, for assault charges.
- Pearson and Matthews have been remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court on Thursday, while others arrested remain under investigation for aggravated trespass and assault offences.
- Authorities are investigating footage appearing to show activist Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, damaging an inflatable boat during the crossing, as Border Security Command continues to process small boat arrivals.
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The rise of anti-migration direct action in Britain
GOSPORT, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Anti-migrant demonstrators gather on September 22, 2026 in Gosport, United Kingdom. The protesters arrived in Gosport after reports that migrants rescued by British crews from a dinghy in the English Channel would dock at a nearby marina. Earlier on Tuesday, Danny Thompson (known as Danny Tommo), leader of the self-styled Patriot Platform, live-streamed as he attempted to intercept a migrant dinghy from a speedbo…
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Two Wiltshire men arrested after anti-migrant protest at marina
Two Wiltshire men have been arrested after anti-migrant protesters gathered at a Hampshire marina.
Six arrested after immigration protest 'turned hostile' as police give statement
Police have arrested six people after anti-migrant protesters "became hostile towards officers" in Gosport, Hampshire, after hundreds gathered in the naval town following a Channel crossing
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