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The Independent UK
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Hundreds descend on Portsmouth after 140 migrants rescued in English Channel

Portsmouth Channel
  • Hundreds of demonstrators blocked roads in Portsmouth following the arrival of a small boat carrying around 140 migrants near Eastney.
  • Emergency services including HM Coastguard and RNLI lifeboats intercepted the vessel, which had taken an unusual route from the Baie de Seine in France .
  • The migrants were brought ashore safely and are being transported to the Manston immigration centre in Kent for processing.
  • Police issued a dispersal order until Monday evening after protesters, some wearing face masks and shouting 'stop the boats', gathered near the beach.
  • Government representatives and local police condemned the intimidating behaviour of the demonstrators while reaffirming efforts to curb Channel crossings.

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Demonstrators descend on Portsmouth after small boat migrants brought to shore

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