‘Patriot’ protesters surround Pakistan cricket team hotel after mistaking them for migrants

‘Patriot’ protesters surround Pakistan cricket team hotel after mistaking them for migrants

Pakistan U19 completely outplayed England in a 177-run victory

Bungling anti-immigrant protesters confuse Pakistan cricket team for migrants in Portsmouth hotel

Drones were seen circling the hotel after protestors mistook the sports team for asylum seekers

Protesters outside Portsmouth hotel confuse Pakistan U-19 cricket team for asylum-seekers

Reform councillor said he urged activists to stand down Stand Up to Racism condemns ‘dangerous’ gathering Anti-immigration protesters gathered outside a Portsmouth hotel were forced to cancel their demonstration after discovering the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team rather than a group of asylum seekers were staying there. Portsmouth had been the site of a large protest on Sunday following the arrival of a large dinghy containing an estimated 140 asylum seekers at the city’s Eastney harbour. A black-clad vigilante group attempted to block the streets around the port to stop the arrivals from leaving the area. Continue reading...