Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK. 10th November, 2015. RIVAL demonstrators clashed in Portsmouth Guildhall Square and Commercial Road as major protests were held today on the issue of asylum seekers. There were scuffles as people demonstrating for more help from Portsmouth for asylum seekers were confronted by rival demonstators. The flashpoint came as the more-help group sought to leave the Guildhall Square and march to Commercial Road. Right-wing opponents sought to block them from leaving the Guildhall Square and scuffles broke out. Credit: uknip/Alamy Live News
Portsmouth,Hampshire Tuesday 10 November 2015 RIVAL demonstrators clashed in Portsmouth Guildhall Square and Commercial Road as major protests were held today on the issue of asylum seekers. There were scuffles as people demonstrating for more help from Portsmouth for asylum seekers were confronted by rival demonstators. The flashpoint came as the more-help group sought to leave the Guildhall Square and march to Commercial Road. Right-wing opponents sought to block them from leaving the Guildhall Square and scuffles broke out. Several police officers were pushed as they intervened. Around 25 officers were dotted around the area before left and right-wing campaigners stage rallies about the council’s bid to get the door shut on asylum families coming to the city. ©UKNIP
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