Man charged with concealing identity at anti-immigration protest in PortsmouthAnti-migrant and anti-racism protesters faced off in the city centre on Saturday.Anti-immigration and anti-racism protesters took to the streets of Portsmouth on Saturday (Jonathan Brady/PA)PA WireEllie Ng4 minutes ago
A 76-year-old man has been charged with concealing his identity at an anti-immigration protest in Portsmouth after police warned they would use powers to arrest demonstrators wearing face coverings.
Timothy Miller, of Southampton, is accused of wearing or using an item to conceal his identity at a protest, Hampshire Police said.
He will appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Anti-migrant and anti-racism protesters faced off in the city centre on Saturday.
Police used powers under the Crime and Policing Act to restrict face coverings following anti-immigration protests featuring masked men in Portsmouth and Dover last weekend.
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