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‘English nationalist’ content creators film themselves in asylum seekers’ house

‘English nationalist’ content creators film themselves in asylum seekers’ house

Summary

Three men, identifying as "English nationalist" content creators, entered a house in Leicestershire where asylum seekers live and filmed themselves without permission. The video was posted online and has caused concern, leading to an investigation by the Home Office and Serco, the company managing the accommodation.

Key Facts

  • The men filmed themselves entering an asylum seeker’s home through an unlocked back door, claiming to be contractors checking the property.
  • The video was posted on YouTube and X, gaining over 300,000 views before YouTube removed it for violating rules against harassment.
  • The filmmakers showed the house’s exact location and internal details, making it easily identifiable.
  • When confronted, they briefly showed ID on a lanyard, but it was unclear if it was official.
  • Serco and the Home Office are investigating the incident to protect the safety of asylum seekers and staff.
  • The group behind the video describe themselves as "English nationalist" and critical of immigration.
  • Similar incidents have increased, with far-right activists trying to enter asylum accommodations, sometimes using false legal claims.
  • YouTube removed the video because it contained harassment and revealed personal information about the asylum seekers.
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