Man charged after anti-migrant protest

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

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

Hampshire Police said 54-year-old Nigel Wylie, from Havant, had been charged with violent disorder.

Wylie appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Saturday for an initial hearing and has been remanded into custody until he returns to court on Wednesday.

Four men have so far indicated guilty pleas on charges of violent disorder in connection with the protests at Eastney

Bradley Pinnock, of Fathoms Reach, Hayling Island, is due to be sentenced on 11 December.

Justin Dixon from Cross Way, Havant, and Deano Ryan, 22, of All Saints Road, Portsmouth, are both due to be sentenced on 8 October.

Del Somerville, 42, from Paulsgrove, is due to be sentenced on Thursday.