Update around Protest Activity within Southampton from Superintendent Charge – 10 June 2026

“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.

You will continue to see both local officers and public order officers in the City in the coming days.

We continue to monitor for information around Protest Activity across the County.

If we have information that we think a significant protest will take place then we will seek to update your as soon as can, whilst we plan the Police response.

We are aware of a Protest that may take place on 20^th June 2026 in Portswood. At present the details are not clear in terms of numbers and type of protest. We are aware of the specific concern of residents in St Deny’s Road and will be seeking to engage with those residents and feeding concerns into the planning process.  There will be sufficient resources in place to manage any protest activity that happens.

Should you hear information about any protest please let us know, either by 101, contacting your local bobby details of which can be found here:  Home Page – Hampshire Alert or if you think that any activity is imminent then use 999 and we will Triage any response.

Please continue to Reassure the Community that you are in touch with us and we will provide information as soon as we can related to any Activity.

Thank you to those of you who have reached out with kind words of support and appreciation which I am sharing with all of the many officers involved.

Thanks

Alex”

Hampshire & IOW Constabulary