Demonstrators gather outside Basingstoke station for protest

A demonstration took place outside Basingstoke Station on Saturday, August 8 <i>(Image: Contributed)</i>
A demonstration took place outside Basingstoke Station on Saturday, August 8 (Image: Contributed)
This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald.

Police have confirmed that a demonstration outside Basingstoke Railway Station took place peacefully and without incident.

The gathering outside the station in Alençon Link took place at around 11am on Saturday, August 8.

A police community support officer attended the scene and spoke with demonstrators who had 'pro-life' banners.

The slogan is associated with opposition to abortion, with campaigners arguing that unborn children should have a right to life.

A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "A PCSO from the local Neighbourhood Policing Team spoke with those present and confirmed all was in order.

An anti-abortion demonstration took place outside Basingstoke Station on Saturday, August 8.A demonstration took place outside Basingstoke Station on Saturday, August 8 (Image: Contributed)

"There were no issues of note and no arrests were made."

Dozens of demonstrators lined the road, holding placards and distributing leaflets.

Placards read "Proud to be pro-life" and  “A child is not a choice”, alongside religious imagery of Jesus and Mary.

Witnesses reported that the group also prayed the rosary out loud in both English and Latin during the event.

Get involved
with the news

Send your news & photos