Two men have been charged following yesterday’s protests

Two charges have been made after rival protestors march through the city centre.

Groups from South Coast Patriots and Stand Up To Racism both called for peaceful protests to take place in Portsmouth on Saturday, September 12, resulting in a huge turnout in the city.

The opposing protestors, which gathered near All Saints Church, marched through the centre on a specific, police approved route before winding up at Guildhall Square.

During the protest, three people were arrested, with the police force now confirming two people have subsequently been charged.

Timothy Justin Miller, 76, of Sherwood Avenue in Hedge End, Southampton, has been charged with wearing/using an item to conceal identity at a protest. He is due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on October 14.

This charge comes after the force used new policing powers to prohibit people from wearing face coverings during the protest.

David Kenny McNally, 33, of Winchester Road in Portsmouth, has also been charged with wilful obstruction of a highway and attempted criminal damage. He is due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on October 29.

A 16-year-old male from Waterlooville was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, in relation to violent public disorder at Eastney on Sunday, September 6. He has since been released on bail until Saturday, December 12.

More updates to follow.