Protests have erupted across the UK outside hotels housing asylum seekers, with confrontations between anti-immigration and anti-racism demonstrators reported in London and Bristol. Police presence has been substantial, outnumbering protesters outside an Islington hotel and managing tensions at the Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf. During the protests, an 80-year-old woman was arrested near Downing Street, drawing public attention. Concurrently, UK authorities have conducted a nationwide crackdown on illegal working by asylum seekers, resulting in hundreds of arrests, including those involved in illegal delivery rider work.
Watch: Anti-migrant and anti-racism protests held in Bristol https://t.co/PY5kvGzbpY https://t.co/8XCUKLEZ7Y
šThe Britannia Hotel, Canary Wharf Are hotels housing asylum seekers tearing towns apart? @meganmcelroyyy went to get a sense of the stand-off š https://t.co/FIwjdoFcoh
Police arrest 80 year old protester in Downing Street ! Outrage as people shout āShame on Youā and āLet Her Go!ā Iām absolutely furious. Some people got trampled & hurt in trying to protect the lady. An absolute disgrace of Zionist Britain where protest is antisemitic https://t.co/ss89RZEAV2