Hundreds gather at anti-migrant protests in Southampton and Dover

• Hundreds of anti-immigration protesters and counter-demonstrators have gathered in the south coast port cities of Southampton and Dover.
• Anti-migrant group South Coast Patriots marched through Southampton city centre, while around 50 Stand Up To Racism activists held a counter-protest.
• Demonstrations in Dover are taking place under a heavy police presence outside Dover Priory Station, with counter-protesters gathering at Pencester Gardens.
• Hampshire Police and Kent Police have introduced additional policing measures, including dispersal orders and strict bans on face coverings during the protests.
• The face covering restrictions apply across specified areas in both port cities to prevent protesters from concealing their identities.

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Hundreds of anti-migrant protesters gather in Dover and Southampton