Man jailed for throwing bottle at migrant protest

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        September 26, 2026

Man jailed for throwing bottle at migrant protest

Good Morning Winchester — 2026-09-26

Del Somerville, 42, pleaded guilty to violent disorder following an overnight protest at Eastney.
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Man jailed for throwing bottle at migrant protest
• Del Somerville, 42, pleaded guilty to violent disorder following an overnight protest at Eastney.
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