
- Around 50 people protested outside a Portsmouth hotel after falsely believing migrants were staying inside.
- Reform UK councillor George Madgwick met with management and confirmed the hotel was actually hosting a Pakistani cricket team.
- The crowd dispersed within five minutes after being informed of the misunderstanding.
- Councillor Madgwick stated the incident stemmed from public anger over the government handling of the small boats crisis.
- Campaign group Stand Up To Racism Portsmouth condemned the protest as dangerous racism in action.
