Number of UK anti-migrant vigilante groups surges in last 18 months
A group of men organised via the anti-migrant Patriot Platform gather in Dover on 5 September. Photograph: Ay_audits/YoutubeView image in fullscreenA group of men organised via the anti-migrant Patriot Platform gather in Dover on 5 September. It says its activities help ensure the safety of women and girls.
- ▪A group of men organised via the anti-migrant Patriot Platform gather in Dover on 5 September.
- ▪Photograph: Ay_audits/YoutubeView image in fullscreenA group of men organised via the anti-migrant Patriot Platform gather in Dover on 5 September.
- ▪It says its activities help ensure the safety of women and girls.
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A group of men organised via the anti-migrant Patriot Platform gather in Dover on 5 September. Photograph: Ay_audits/YoutubeView image in fullscreenA group of men organised via the anti-migrant Patriot Platform gather in Dover on 5 September. Photograph: Ay_audits/YoutubeThe far rightNumber of UK anti-migrant vigilante groups surges in last 18 monthsExclusive: Many ‘use community protection as a cover for racist thuggery’, raising concerns about fresh disorderPatrick Greenfield and Michael GoodierSat 12 Sep 2026 12.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 12 Sep 2026 12.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAt least 28 anti-migrant vigilante groups have formed in the UK in the last 18 months, ranging from unauthorised street patrols claiming to protect women and children to groups harassing migrants…
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