The Palestine Solidarity Campaign protest outside the office of Portsmouth North MP Amanda Martin was confronted by a number of drinkers from the Golden Hind across the road. The protest took place on Friday, August 1 on Copnor Road, calling for the Government to do more to aid Palestinians in Gaza amidst the conflict with Israel.
Around eight police vehicles attended the scene with officers getting between the two groups. They closed off the entrance to Battenburg Avenue where the protest was taking place.
Pictures show a number of drinkers at the pub across the street taking exception to the protest and confronting them angrily. It is not yet known the extent of the confrontation or if any arrests have been made.
The police have been approached for comment on the situation and we will provide an update as soon as possible.
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1. Copnor Road confrontation
The Palestine protest were taking place outside MP Amanda Martin's office when a group from the Golden Hind confronted them. | contributed
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2. Police closed off Battenburg Avenue
Around eight police cars attended the scene to separate the groups. | Contributed
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4. Protest outside Amanda Martin's office
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign protest on Copnor Road. | Contributed