Masked protesters wrongly gathered outside a Portsmouth hotel expecting asylum seekers. They later learned the hotel housed Pakistan's Under-19 cricket team members. A local councillor clarified the misunderstanding, and the protesters departed quickly. This incident occurred amid rising tensions following asylum seeker arrivals in the city. The England and Wales Cricket Board is reviewing security for the visiting team.
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September 10, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Masked protesters mistake Pak U-19 cricket team for asylum seekers in Portsmouth
Times of India