UK police arrest 12 over migrant protest

During the stand-off at a marina, some flares were set off and there were scuffles with police. Protesters also blocked police vans and chanted slogans. Hampshire Police stated that violence and criminal damage have no place in peaceful protest and that they would investigate thoroughly and take robust action against anyone responsible.

Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dodds condemned the incidents as "violent public disorder" and stated that officers "did not deserve to be assaulted." He added that the force would review body-worn video footage and online videos to identify further offenses and potentially make more arrests.

The arrested individuals, including eleven men and one woman, remain in custody. The migrants were taken by coach to a processing center in Kent. This marks the second known landing of a large number of migrants this far west along the south coast in recent years.