Five Arrested After Masked Men Attempt Storming West London Asylum Hotel

On Saturday, five masked men were arrested after attempting to forcibly enter the Crowne Plaza hotel near Heathrow Airport in west London, which houses asylum seekers, during ongoing anti-asylum protests across the UK. The group damaged security fences trying to gain access, prompting police to enforce cordons and issue a Section 35 dispersal order to prevent disorder. Around 500 protesters gathered in the area, with some moving towards nearby hotels such as the Novotel and Holiday Inn, while police made additional arrests and two officers sustained minor injuries. Similar demonstrations occurred in other parts of the country, including Falkirk and Northamptonshire, with most protests remaining peaceful but tensions high between opposing groups. Essex Police prepared for further protests near the Bell Hotel in Epping by imposing Section 60AA and dispersal orders, emphasizing a firm stance against criminal behavior amid growing unrest. Authorities, including Commander Adam Slonecki and Assistant Chief Constable Glen Pavelin, urged peaceful protest and warned of further arrests if disorder escalates.