Southampton Demonstrations: Key individual networks (KINS) update from A/Inspector Richards, Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team – Sunday 23 November 2025
Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 23, 2025 in News | 0 comments“Dear Kins,
I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I wanted to provide you with an update regarding recent activity in Portswood, Southampton.
On 21 November, a protest took place outside the Highfield House Hotel, attended by both protestors and counter-protestors. A police presence remained in place throughout to ensure public safety and uphold lawful protest rights.
One individual was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence after their behaviour fell outside the scope of protected speech. The matter remains under investigation.
The event concluded without significant disorder.
I would like to reassure you that Hampshire Police remain committed to:
- Ensuring public safety
- Facilitating the right to peaceful protest
- Minimising disruption to the wider community
- Maintaining open and transparent communication
We will continue to monitor developments closely in relation to any future planned activity and will provide updates accordingly.
We urge the community and our partners to report any ongoing concerns or incidents of note via the channels below so they can be appropriately addressed:
- www.hampshire.police.uk
- 101 (non-emergency)
- 999 (emergency only)
Thank you for your ongoing support in keeping our communities safe.
Yozanne
A/Inspector 21260 Yozanne Richards
Southampton North Neighbourhood Policing Team
Portswood Police Station ”
