Far-right activists in balaclavas block migrant transports at UK ports, clash with police
Far-right activists in balaclavas blocked migrant transports at Dover and Portsmouth ports over the weekend, disrupting operations and clashing with police.
On Saturday, hundreds of masked demonstrators halted traffic at Dover’s ferry terminal for about two hours, preventing asylum seekers from being moved to processing centers. The following day, a similar group of around 500 people, some wearing paramilitary-style uniforms, gathered in Portsmouth after learning 140 migrants had landed. They attempted to block roads near the port, leading to confrontations with riot police, injuries to officers, and damage to police vehicles. Hampshire police confirmed officers were attacked at Eastney ferry port on Sunday.
The protests were organized by Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, a far-right agitator with ties to Tommy Robinson. Thomas was recorded at the scene declaring Portsmouth “ground zero” for small boat crossings and threatened further action. The migrants were later transferred to a Dover center, with some activists following the Border Force convoy to film and post footage online.
Political figures responded to the unrest. Andy Burnham condemned the demonstrations as “thuggish” but affirmed the right to peaceful protest. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage warned of potential civil disorder, criticizing the government while also denouncing masked, paramilitary-style protests as illegal.
British authorities have launched an investigation into the Portsmouth protest, where demonstrators sought to prevent the 140 asylum seekers from reaching an intake facility. The Dover action on Saturday involved several hundred individuals in black clothing and balaclavas, according to eyewitness accounts.
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