UK Police Ban Face Masks at Portsmouth Protests | Auckland News

UK police are cracking down on face masks at protests in Portsmouth this weekend, citing fears of escalating violence after last Sunday’s clashes—where masked protesters blocked asylum seekers and damaged police vehicles. A new law allows authorities to ban facial coverings during demonstrations to curb intimidation and illegal activity. The crackdown follows similar unrest in Dover and has drawn condemnation from political leaders blaming far-right groups. Starting Saturday morning, anyone attending protests in the designated Portsmouth zone will be barred from wearing masks—a move aimed at preventing further chaos.

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