Migrant hotel protests spread across the country with more planned today as cops clamp down on weekend of stand-offs
HOTEL RAGE Migrant hotel protests spread across the country with more planned today as cops clamp down on weekend of stand-offs
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MIGRANT hotel protests have spread across the country as furious citizens take to the streets to challenge illegal immigration.
Yesterday protests were held across the country with demonstrations outside migrant hotels held in Norwich, Leeds, Southampton and Nottinghamshire.
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Brits are expressing rising anger with the Government's use of migrant hotels
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Further demonstrations are planned today in Epping, Wolverhampton and Cheshire as anger over the Government's continued use of migrant hotels rises.
The protests have so far remained peaceful but some minor confrontations with counter protestors were seen.
A group of counter protesters wearing masks reportedly broke away from the main group at the Nottinghamshire demonstration and walked into the middle of the crowd.
Some were said to be carrying 'Stand Up to Racism' placards and were escorted away by police.
Further demonstrations are planned today in Epping, Wolverhampton and Cheshire as public anger over the Government's use of migrant hotels rises.
Police have so far arrested 18 people and charged seven in connection with the continuous protests in Epping.
The migrant hotel demonstrations began after an asylum seeker was charged with sexual assault.
The man is alleged to have attempted to kiss a 14-year-old girl.
Protests have spread across the country with demonstrations held earlier in the week outside the four-star Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf.
According to the latest Home Office data 32,000 asylum seekers are being housed in around 210 hotels across the country.
A record 24,000 migrants have crossed the Channel so far in 2025.
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