Six men hunted by police after balaclava anti-migrant protest injures officers

As part of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary’s extensive investigation following violent public disorder at Eastney Marina on Sunday 6 September we are releasing images of six men we would like to speak to as part of our enquiries. Our officers worked alongside and assisted our partners from Border Force, Maritime & Coastguard Agency, RNLI and Portsmouth City Council at Eastney Marina following the arrival of a small boat crossing the Channel. Police officers were deployed to the area to ensure the safety of the public and to prevent disorder. The crowd of approximately 200 people dispersed at around 4am the following morning. Several police, Coastguard and Border Force vehicles were damaged during the evening. A small number of officers were treated at the scene for injuries, but no-one in attendance from any agency or the public was seriously injured. In the days following, detectives have been reviewing hundreds of hours’ worth of footage from different sources that we are cross-referencing to identify offences committed. We have now reviewed all currently available footage and are releasing images of six men who can assist our investigation. On Friday a 42-year-old man from Paulsgrove was charged in connection with this incident. A 16-year-old male was arrested on Saturday in connection with this incident and has since been bailed pending further enquiries. Assistant Chief Constable Tony Rowlinson said: “We have been consistently clear that violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest and we will investigate incidents like this thoroughly and take robust action against those responsible. Clearly events on Sunday evening were not peaceful protest, rather violent public disorder, and this will not be tolerated as we work to keep our wider communities in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight safe. “I’d urge anyone who recognises the six men pictured to contact us. “The reality of public order policing is that arrests at the time are not always possible, especially where evidence may need to be reviewed to clearly identify who is responsible for offences. “During the disorder seven police officers were injured and treated at the scene, thankfully no-one was seriously injured. Our officers did not deserve to be assaulted as they worked incredibly diligently on Sunday to ensure the safety of everyone in the area. Neither do they, or anyone from our partner agencies, deserve to be singled out online or subjected to abuse via social media. We will work with our colleagues across policing to address any online threats that are made. “The actions we have been taking as part of our investigation send a clear warning to anyone intent on causing disruption and disorder at any future events. If you break the law we will take action against you and where it is feasible to do so seek a prosecution.” Anyone who believes they may recognise the six men pictured, or who may have information that can assist with our enquiries is asked to come forward. Please call 101, quoting reference 44260435943, or can also report online: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
Police are appealing for six men to come forward (Picture: Hampshire & Isle of Wight police)

Police have launched a manhunt to trace six men from an anti-migrant protest that erupted into violent disorder.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight police released images of men asking the public for information after violence flared at Eastney Marina on Sunday 6 September.

A crowd of 200 people assembled at the small port to try and stop people being loaded off a small boat crossing the English Channel.

Protesters said they were trying to stop the migrants being taken to a processing centre in Kent.

During the action several police, Coastguard and Border Force vehicles were damaged. The crowd was finally dispersed at 4am.

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A number of officers were treated at the scene for injuries, none of them believed to be serious.

EASTNEY MARINA 160 MIGRANTS GETTING TAKEN ASHORE - LOADS OF LOCALS BLOCKING THE COACHES IN , POLICE COASTGUARD FIRE RNLI UNDER SEIGE
Hundreds attended the blockade in the Eastney area (Picture: Eddie Mitchell)

Detectives have been scouring hundreds of hours’ worth of footage to identify any offences with no arrests taking place on the night.

Police officers at the scene near Eastney Beach, Portsmouth, where hundreds of protesters have gathered, after a small boat thought to be containing asylum seekers and heading towards the coast sparked a major response with a helicopter, aeroplane and lifeboats sent to the scene. Picture date: Sunday September 6, 2026. PA Photo. The boat's occupants have been brought to shore in the maritime city, where it is understood they will be processed as is routine for small boats. Photo credit should read: Jamie Lashmar/PA Wire
Police stand in the way of activists (Picture: Jamie Lashmar/PA Wire)

A 42-year-old man from Paulsgrove has since been charged in connection with the protest.

A 16-year-old male was arrested on Saturday in connection with this incident and has since been bailed.

The groups of masked ‘patriots’ blockaded a coach carrying groups of people thought to have landed at the small port.

In a livestream, Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo – an associate of the right-wing activist Tommy Robinson – compared the action to a ‘call to help people stuck on the beaches of Dunkirk’

He then stood knee-deep in the sea as he encouraged people to bring boats to Portsmouth and form a blockade.

Assistant Chief Constable Tony Rowlinson said: ‘We have been consistently clear that violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest and we will investigate incidents like this thoroughly and take robust action against those responsible.

‘Clearly events on Sunday evening were not peaceful protest, rather violent public disorder, and this will not be tolerated as we work to keep our wider communities in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight safe.

‘I’d urge anyone who recognises the six men pictured to contact us.

‘The reality of public order policing is that arrests at the time are not always possible, especially where evidence may need to be reviewed to clearly identify who is responsible for offences.

‘During the disorder seven police officers were injured and treated at the scene, thankfully no-one was seriously injured. Our officers did not deserve to be assaulted as they worked incredibly diligently on Sunday to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.

‘Neither do they, or anyone from our partner agencies, deserve to be singled out online or subjected to abuse via social media. We will work with our colleagues across policing to address any online threats that are made.’

Anyone who believes they may recognise the six men pictured, or who may have information can call 101.

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