Portsmouth experiences second weekend of anti-immigration protests

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Portsmouth experiences second weekend of anti-immigration protests

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Portsmouth has witnessed a second weekend of anti-immigration protests led by right-wing activists, drawing heavy police presence and counter-demonstrations. Two arrests were made during the protests related to a recent intercepted boat carrying 140 asylum seekers approaching the city.

Rightwing activists faced a heavy police presence and counter-demonstrations to their march against small boat crossings Two men and a teenage boy have been arrested in Portsmouth at a far-right protest against immigration. Far-right activists have gathered in Portsmouth for a second weekend after a small boat with 140 people seeking asylum on board was intercepted last Sunday while heading towards the city. Continue reading...

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