Politics
Six arrested after anti-migrant protest at Gosport marina over mistaken reports of migrant boat arrival
September 23, 2026 at 03:58 PM · Updated 23d ago
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4 reports · over 18 hours
TGThe Guardian
Three charged with assault after anti-migration protests in Hampshire
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TGThe Guardian
Six arrested after anti-migrant protest at marina in Hampshire
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BNBBC News
Police looking at video of anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas slashing at boat with knife
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Dozens of migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea
(opens the publisher’s site)Hundreds of protesters gathered at Gosport marina believing migrants would disembark, but the boat instead reached Dover after more than 30 hours at sea.
- Hampshire police arrested six people in Gosport on suspicion of aggravated trespass and assaulting an emergency worker.
- Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, faces a police inquiry after slashing an inflatable dinghy with a blade while a rescue worker was aboard.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood ordered a review after Border Force failed to intercept a second dinghy in two days that reached Samphire Hoe.
- The Home Office said it will use public order powers to stop harassment and possible doxxing of staff who pick up small-boat arrivals.
- Daniel Thomas, livestreaming from a speedboat in the Channel to over 15,000 viewers, said he slashed the boat to prevent its reuse.
- Stand Up To Racism called the footage 'disgusting'.
- Three people were charged over the Gosport protest, including assaulting emergency workers, and will appear at Portsmouth magistrates court.