Migrants reach Gosport as protesters gather

Migrants reached Gosport on Sunday evening after crossing the English Channel, while about 100 protesters gathered near Haslar Marina and police imposed conditions on the demonstration. Reports differed on whether one or two boats arrived, and the estimated number of passengers was attributed to French media rather than independently confirmed. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said it had deployed officers to Gosport to support partner agencies in case of an emergency at sea and to facilitate a peaceful protest. The force imposed conditions under the Public Order Act, including powers prohibiting face coverings. Six arrests were reported during the evening, though the available accounts did not specify who was arrested or what charges, if any, were involved. The protesters assembled as the boat or boats approached the south coast. Some reports described demonstrators chanting and surrounding police vehicles near the marina. One account said protesters blocked ambulances trying to enter the docks, but that detail was not corroborated elsewhere in the supplied reporting. Ambulances and coaches were also reported in the area.