Three people charged with assault following Channel crossing protest in Gosport
Three people have been charged and three people have been bailed
Three people have been charged with assault in connection with incidents which happened at last night’s protest (September 22) in Gosport
The protest followed reports of a small boat crossing the English Channel. Police deployed to the area in order to help facilitate peaceful protest, ensure the safety of the local community and support partners in the event of any emergency at sea.
Six people were arrested by officers during the evening, with protesters continuing to gather despite confirmation the migrants were being taken to Dover by Border Force.
Shannon Dodds, aged 32, and of Leonard Road in Gosport has been charged with two counts of assault by beating of an emergency worker. She has been remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Thursday, September 24.
Sally Pearson, aged 31 and of Forton Road in Gosport has been charged with assault by beating of an emergency worker and a racially aggravated public order offence. She has been remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Thursday, September 24.
Toby Matthews, aged 33 and of Forton Road in Gosport, has been charged with common assault of an emergency worker. He was bailed to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on November 9.
A 19-year-old man and a 36-year-old man from Salisbury, who were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass, have been bailed with conditions until December 22 while enquiries continue.
A 67-year-old man from Gosport was handed a Fixed Penalty Notice for driving without due care and attention. He was also arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and has been bailed with conditions until December 22 while enquiries continue.