UK police ban face coverings at planned anti-migrant protest
- Published on 11/09/2026 - 22:02 GMT+2 Police in southern England have banned face coverings at an anti-immigration rally as well as in a counter-protest planned in Portsmouth on Saturday, amid concerns over potential unrest.
- The demonstration, organised by protesters calling themselves “patriots”, is expected to begin at around noon.
- Hampshire Police, which has responsibility for Portsmouth, said the mask ban was to "reduce opportunities for violence, intimidation and criminality".
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- Published on 11/09/2026 - 22:02 GMT+2 Police in southern England have banned face coverings at an anti-immigration rally as well as in a counter-protest planned in Portsmouth on Saturday, amid concerns over potential unrest.
- The demonstration, organised by protesters calling themselves “patriots”, is expected to begin at around noon.
- Hampshire Police, which has responsibility for Portsmouth, said the mask ban was to "reduce opportunities for violence, intimidation and criminality".
Sources: Euronews