- Anti-migration groups and Stand Up to Racism counter-demonstrators are set to march in Portsmouth city centre on Saturday.
- The demonstrations follow an overnight stand-off last weekend in which masked protesters blocked roads, damaged vehicles, and injured police officers.
- Protesters had attempted to stop authorities from moving around 140 migrants, who arrived in Hampshire via a small boat, to a processing centre in Kent.
- Home secretary Shabana Mahmood met police leaders to ensure swift action against far-right groups using face coverings to intimidate local communities.
- Deputy chief constable Andy Mariner confirmed that officers are prepared to enforce powers banning face coverings during the protests.
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