Crime & Justice
Police seek six men over Portsmouth disorder that injured seven officers
September 13, 2026 at 09:00 PM · Updated 33d ago
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3 reports · over 5 hours
TGThe Guardian
Police release images of six men sought after violent disorder in Portsmouth
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BNBBC News
Police searching for six men over anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth
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BNBBC News
Man charged with concealing identity at Portsmouth protest
(opens the publisher’s site)Hampshire and Isle of Wight police have released images of six men sought over anti-migrant disorder in Portsmouth that left seven officers injured.
- About 200 people gathered at Eastney Marina on 6 September after asylum seekers crossed the Channel; seven officers were treated and Coastguard and Border Force vehicles were damaged.
- Police charged Del Leon Somerville, 42, of Paulsgrove, with violent disorder and assaulting a police constable, and he appeared before magistrates on Saturday.
- A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and released on bail until 12 December.
- Assistant Chief Constable Tony Rowlinson said Sunday's events were "violent public disorder," not peaceful protest, and warned police would pursue those responsible.
- Police have charged 76-year-old Timothy Miller with concealing his identity at a Portsmouth protest, and another man with obstructing the highway, with Miller due in court Monday.