Anti-migrant protest at Dover amid face mask ban
The order covers protesters in parts of Dover and exempts face coverings for religious, health or work reasons, police said.
- On Saturday, anti-migrant protesters gathered in Dover and Southampton, prompting police to enforce face-covering bans and deploy substantial security measures across both port cities to maintain public order.
- Heightened security follows a September 5, 2026, port blockade by masked men that sparked criticism of police preparedness, prompting these "robust" preparations to prevent a repeat disruption.
- Assistant Chief Constable Nigel Brooks deployed a "substantial" number of officers, dog units, and drones in Dover under the Crime and Policing Act 2026 face-covering ban.
- Kent Police reported no arrests in Dover, estimating approximately 100 anti-migrant protesters attended, while around 50 counter-protesters gathered at the Bargate in Southampton.
- Divisions emerged among organizing groups as the Patriot Platform affiliate Kent Patriots distanced themselves from posters bearing the English Defence League logo, highlighting fragmented affiliations.
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