The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) temporarily suspends lifeboat services at its Eastney station in Portsmouth after volunteers are reportedly abused by anti-migrant protesters. The RNLI says it has taken steps to ensure the safety of people operating in and around the city’s waters following the incident.
The outlet reports that the station has not been in active use since September 10. The RNLI’s decision is presented in the context of protecting volunteers after concerns about public safety at lifeboat facilities. While this account links the suspension to protests targeting RNLI volunteers, it also emphasizes that the measures taken are aimed at maintaining safe operations at sea. Other details of the incident, including the specific nature of the abuse and any related investigation, are not provided in the available coverage.
