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Sep 13, 2026

Man charged with concealing identity after wearing niqab to anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth

Timothy Miller, 76, of Southampton, has been charged with concealing his identity after wearing Islamic face covering to an anti-migrant demonstration in Portsmouth on Saturday. The charge comes amid enforcement of laws prohibiting face coverings at protests.

Sep 13, 2026·3 sources
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  • ▪David Kenny McNally, 33, of Portsmouth, was charged with wilful obstruction of a highway and attempted criminal damage following the September 12, 2026 protest
  • ▪Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones stated that the face-covering ban was implemented equally and impartially for all protesters
  • ▪Hundreds of demonstrators blocked roads at Eastney Marina on September 6, 2026, to prevent coaches carrying 120 Channel migrants from leaving the area

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