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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.