Crime WATCH: Police chase people opposed to anti-immigration protesters through Portsmouth By Steve Deeks Published 11th Aug 2024, 17:01 BST Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now A group believed to be in opposition to anti-immigration protesters who blocked the M275 were chased by police, a dramatic video has shown. Police speaking to people in Guildhall Walk | Supplied Anti-immigration and counter protesters gathered by Kettering Terrace close to Portsmouth International Port at around 8pm on Wednesday - with police saying they prevented violence amid disorderly scenes, as previously reported. Sign up to the daily Crime UK newsletter.
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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Notice and Terms of Service apply. The force reported that some demonstrators temporarily blocked the M275 northbound before moving to the opposite carriageway.
“No one was hurt and the groups dispersed a short time later,” a spokesperson previously said. A 17-year-old boy from Portsmouth was arrested on suspicion of wilfully obstructing the highway. Police have released images of five people they want to speak to over the M275 disorder.
Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Read More WATCH: New video emerges of police clashing with protesters on M275 Portsmouth Man arrested for being drunk and disorderly at "Unity" protest in Portsmouth "Disgusted" police chief promises more action against "violence, racism and thuggery" ahead of protests Police speaking to people in Guildhall Walk | Supplied It is understood that following the protest, a group opposed to those blocking the M275 attended the area before they were seen running to Commercial Road and through the city centre. The video shows police giving chase with sirens and flashing lights as a mob of people run along the side of the road. The group were finally stopped in Guildhall Walk where officers reportedly carried out searches on them.
No one was arrested. A police spokesperson said there were “no incidents involving weapons” before adding: “After the protest on Wednesday, officers were out in the city and engaging with groups of people.” Continue Reading Related topics: Police.
