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During a disturbance that extended into the early hours of Monday, several police vehicles, along with those belonging to the coastguard and Border Force, sustained damage. Authorities reported that a few officers received medical treatment at the scene for minor injuries, but fortunately, no serious harm was reported among those present.
Rowlinson emphasized the force’s firm stance against violence and destruction during demonstrations. “We have been consistently clear that violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest and we will investigate incidents like this thoroughly and take robust action against those responsible,” he stated. He described the events on Sunday evening not as a peaceful protest, but as violent public disorder, which will not be tolerated in the effort to maintain safety for communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Additionally, Rowlinson highlighted that the police will not accept abusive behavior directed at officers or partner organizations on social media. This comment follows reports of RNLI volunteers being targeted online. “We will work with our colleagues across policing to address any online threats that are made,” he added. Furthermore, he warned that arrests serve as clear deterrents for anyone intending to disrupt future gatherings, making it clear that legal action will be pursued when possible: “If you break the law we will take action against you and where it is feasible to do so seek a prosecution.”
The unrest in Portsmouth came shortly after a separate anti-migrant protest took place at the Port of Dover the previous day, indicating a series of related tensions across different locations
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