
More than 100 migrants believed to have crossed the English Channel in a small boat were brought ashore in Gosport, Hampshire, on Sunday, prompting a protest and police deployment under the Public Order Act with face-covering restrictions.
AI-generated summary
Migrants continue to attempt crossings of the English Channel in small boats, often departing from French coasts like Normandy, prompting joint UK-France monitoring and occasional protests upon arrival.
Protesters have gathered in a south coast town as more than 100 people believed to be migrants were brought ashore after crossing the Channel in a small boat.
A number of people were seen arriving at a marina in Gosport, Hampshire, having been transported aboard two RNLI boats late on Sunday. Their dinghy appeared to have set off from near Utah Beach in Normandy during the morning, according to ship tracking data.
French media reported there were about 120 migrants on board.
Hampshire Police said it deployed officers to "support our partners in the event of an emergency at sea". The force imposed conditions under the Public Order Act as well as powers prohibiting the wearing of face coverings.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Hampshire Police will maintain heightened presence in Gosport for similar arrivals
Likely · Within weeks
Further Channel crossing attempts will continue from Normandy beaches
Likely · Within months

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