Five arrests after masked men tried to enter asylum hotel, police say
Summary
Five people were arrested in west London after a group of masked men tried to enter a hotel that houses asylum seekers. Around 500 people participated in protests against asylum seeker accommodations, along with counter-protests in various locations in England and Scotland. The police maintained peace by arresting individuals and dispersing crowds using special orders.Key Facts
- Five men were arrested for attempting to enter a hotel in west London where asylum seekers are housed.
- The incident occurred at the Crowne Plaza in West Drayton, where security fences were damaged.
- Around 500 people took part in anti-asylum protests, while others engaged in counter-protests.
- Similar protests took place in other locations, including Falkirk, Warrington, Skegness, Gloucester, and Portsmouth.
- A court ruling recently allowed a hotel in Epping to house asylum seekers, sparking further protests.
- In west London, a section 35 dispersal order was used to manage the protest and prevent disorder.
- Two police officers suffered minor injuries, but no protesters entered any hotels.
- Continued police presence and further arrests were promised if disorder continued.
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