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Three charged after Gosport migrant boat protest

  • Three people were charged with assault following Tuesday's protest in Gosport after reports of a small boat crossing the English Channel. The charges stem from incidents during the gathering.
  • Police deployed to the area to facilitate peaceful protest and ensure community safety. Six people were arrested during the evening despite migrants being transported to Dover by Border Force.
  • Shannon Dodds faces two counts of assault by beating of an emergency worker. Sally Pearson and Toby Matthews were also charged with assault, with Pearson additionally facing a racially aggravated public order offence.
  • Pearson has been remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Thursday, September 24. Others arrested were bailed with conditions until December 22 while enquiries continue.
  • Authorities additionally issued a Fixed Penalty Notice to a 67-year-old man for driving without due care and attention. Several individuals remain under investigation with bail conditions extending to December 22.
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The News broke the news in Portsmouth, United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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