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Violent disorder charge over anti-migrant protest

News imagePA Media Police officers at the scene near Eastney Beach, Portsmouth, where hundreds of protesters have gathered, after a small boat was brought ashore.PA Media
Protesters gathered near Eastney Beach in Portsmouth following the arrival of a small boat on 6 September

A man has been charged with violent disorder following an anti-migrant demonstration in Portsmouth.

A large crowd of protesters gathered at Eastney Marina after a boat carrying about 120 migrants was brought ashore after crossing the Channel at nearby Eastney Beach on 6 September.

Hampshire Police said Bradley Pinnock, of Hayling Island, had been charged with one count of violent disorder.

The 29-year-old is due appear at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court later.

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