Post protest update – 29 June 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 29, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments “Good afternoon all,   I am writing to provide an update following a planned protest that took place on Friday 26 June outside the Highfield House Hotel.   The event involved an ‘anti-immigration’ protest organised by members of the Southampton Patriots, with approximately 20 participants in attendance. A counter-demonstration was organised by Stand Up to Racism (SUTR), with...
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Update on protests tomorrow, Friday 26 June 2026, outside the Highfield House Hotel, from A/Inspector Yozanne Richards – 25 June 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 25, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments “Good afternoon,   I am writing to make you aware that we have received information indicating a protest is planned to take place outside Highfield House Hotel tomorrow (26/06/26) at 1800hrs.   At this stage, information is limited; however, officers will be in the area to monitor the situation, support the community, and facilitate a lawful protest, while responding to any issues if...
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Update from Chief Inspector Ilderton following events on Saturday 20 June 2026 – 22 June 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 22, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments “Good Afternoon,   I am writing to provide an update and reassurance following the protest activity that took place in Southampton on the 20th of June.   The event passed safely and without disorder, supported by a significant policing operation and clear conditions under the Public Order Act.   We recognise that events of this nature can cause concern.   Please be reassured that –   A...
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Statement from Southampton Police on Facebook regarding protests in Southampton today 20 June 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 20, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments “Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has put plans in place ahead of protests in Southampton today (Saturday 20 June) to help minimise any disruption to the local community. Officers have decided to make use of legislation available to them to help support our work in maintaining the safety of those protesting and the wider public. Police are aware that a protest group intends to move...
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Update from the Police 19/6/26: Demonstration activity on 20 June 2026 from 11:00 hrs

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 19, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments “Good Afternoon   I am writing to make you aware of planned protest and associated counter‑protest activity due to take place in Portswood on Saturday 20 June from 11:00hrs.   Please find below a letter outlining further details, which may be shared with residents if appropriate.   Neighbourhood officers will be out on engagement patrols today, this evening, and throughout the weekend to...
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Communication from Chief Inspector Ilderton: Update and reassurance regarding recent and upcoming protest activity in Southampton – 18 June 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 18, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments “Good Afternoon,   I am writing to provide an update and reassurance regarding recent and upcoming protest activity in Southampton.   A protest took place on 17th June outside Highfield House Hotel. These events occur periodically at this location, and ahead of the protest our Neighbourhood Policing Teams engaged with local communities.   Approximately 30 protestors and 60 counter protestors...
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Latest update message from Southampton Police Commander, Chief Inspector Charlie Ilderton – 16 June 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 16, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments “Good Morning,   We want to reassure you that we are fully aware of the planned protest activity in Southampton this week, including on 17th of June at Highfield House Hotel and on 20th of June at Portswood Police Station.   We understand that events of this nature, alongside recent incidents, may cause genuine concern and uncertainty, particularly for residents, businesses, and places of...
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Update around Protest Activity within Southampton from Superintendent Charge – 10 June 2026

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 10, 2026 in Important Police Communications, News | 0 comments

Morning Everyone,

 

This is a further update around the Protest Activity within the City in the last 24-48 hours. Last night there was a “Flast” protest outside of the Highfield House Hotel, this is believed to be in respect of Asylum concerns, significant Police resources were put in place to manage this event and for public reassurance.

The event passed peacefully and was in all appearances very similar to the regular protests we have seen outside the Hotel, this included both a protest group and a counter protest group.  There were approximately 130 people present. This was mainly a static protest but a group were prevented by Police from walking down Portwood High Street.

We do appreciate that whilst we have seen similar protests in the city for many months, we recognise there is a higher community concern following the Disorder on 02/06/2026.

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