New migrant protest erupts as Home Office changes asylum seeker hotel plan
Locals descended onto the Stanwell Hotel, nearby Heathrow airport, to make their voices heard.
The London hotel recently announced that it was changing from being a mixed accommodation hotel to one only for male asylum seekers.
Disgruntled locals approached the asylum hotel in Stanwell with their signs, pictures revealed.
Meanwhile footage from the scene saw chants of 'protect our kids' continue to ring out through the car park.
Police were said to be in the area but watched on as the demonstrations continued.
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