First Arrest Made in Portsmouth Anti-Migrant Protest Case

A 42-year-old man is arrested over anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth, marking a significant development in recent unrest.

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September 11, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Portsmouth, United Kingdom — A 42-year-old individual has been taken into custody as the first arrest linked to anti-migration demonstrations in Portsmouth, according to Hampshire Police.

The incident follows a series of tensions surrounding anti-ICE activities, with reports indicating that the suspect was involved in a protest that disrupted a church service at the Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Meanwhile, former CNN anchor Don Lemon was detained in Los Angeles for his coverage of an anti-immigration enforcement protest that interrupted a religious gathering. He was later released after facing federal civil rights charges related to the event.

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