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On Sunday evening, in Gosport, a town on the south coast of England, a group of protesters gathered following the arrival of over 100 migrants who had crossed the Channel in a small boat. The migrants were brought ashore after their dinghy departed from near Utah Beach in Normandy earlier that morning, according to ship tracking information. Two RNLI boats transported those on board to a marina in Gosport, Hampshire, where the arrival sparked a public response.
French media sources indicated that approximately 120 migrants were on the vessel. In response, Hampshire Police deployed officers to assist in managing the situation, citing the need to support partners in case of a sea emergency. The police implemented conditions under the Public Order Act and enforced restrictions that included banning face coverings during the protest. A police cordon was established on Haslar Road, and the overall atmosphere of the protest remained largely peaceful despite some tensions, including moments where demonstrators blocked police vehicles while chanting slogans such as “shame on you” and “deport the lot.”
A spokesperson from the Home Office stated, “The Border Security Command works around the clock to monitor the Channel and protect our border,” emphasizing the importance of detaining, checking, and processing every arrival made by small boats. The area also saw the presence of ambulances and coaches during the event, highlighting the authorities’ preparedness for potential medical and logistical needs.
This latest crossing is the third occurrence of migrants arriving so far west along the southern coast within the last month, a relatively rare route in recent years. Previously, protesters had gathered in the same area last month anticipating an arrival, but those migrants were eventually taken to Dover by sea. The provisional number of Channel crossings recorded this year stands at 19,451, reflecting a 43% decrease compared to the same period last year and a 23% reduction compared to figures earlier in 2024
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