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Migrant denies schoolgirl assault: 'Not a wild animal'

An asylum seeker residing at a controversial Epping hotel has appeared in court, vehemently denying allegations of sexually assaulting a schoolgirl and declaring 'I am not a wild animal' during a dramatic police arrest.

Migrant in free hotel steals £1k designer jacket

A Georgian asylum seeker, housed at a taxpayer-funded hotel, has been accused of stealing a £1,000 designer jacket just nine weeks after arriving in the UK. A court heard his defence that he was 'forced' to commit the theft.

Migrant stowaway found in British couple's camper van

A British couple's holiday nightmare as an illegal migrant is discovered hiding in their camper van's rear garage after crossing the Channel from Calais. The incident raises serious questions about border security.

Sex attacker wins human rights case over deportation fears

A Syrian refugee convicted of sexually assaulting a teenager has successfully argued that his imprisonment breaches his human rights due to the potential for deportation upon release. The Court of Appeal has ruled in his favour, sparking widespread debate

Dutch Teen Stabbed: Asylum Seeker Heard on Emergency Call

Shocking details emerge as Dutch police reveal an asylum seeker was heard on the emergency call after 17-year-old Lisa was fatally stabbed in a quiet village. The investigation continues amid growing community anguish.

Amsterdam Serial Sex Attacker Fears After Teen Stabbed

Dutch police have arrested a 27-year-old asylum seeker in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old girl and a series of violent sex attacks, plunging Amsterdam into a state of fear and raising urgent questions about safety and immigration.

UK Asylum Hotels Echo Hong Kong's Migrant Camps

A former Vietnamese 'boat person' who found refuge in the UK draws stark parallels between the controversial asylum seeker hotel policy and the dire migrant camps of 1970s Hong Kong, urging the nation not to abandon its humanitarian principles.

Teenager stabbed dead after calling police about follower

A 17-year-old girl was murdered in Holland after alerting police that she was being followed. An asylum seeker, recently arrested for a separate rape, is now in custody. This shocking case raises urgent questions about public safety and immigration protoc

Houthi-Linked Asylum Seeker Arrested in UK

EXCLUSIVE: A suspected asylum seeker with alleged links to the Yemeni Houthi rebel group has been detained by UK authorities after social media posts surfaced. The Home Office faces scrutiny over the case.

UK Migrant Hotel Protests Erupt Into Clashes With Police

Tensions boil over across Britain as local communities protest the housing of asylum seekers in hotels. From Merseyside to Essex, demonstrations escalate into clashes with police, revealing deep-seated frustrations over the UK's immigration policy.

Violent Clashes at UK Asylum Hotel Protests

Tensions boiled over as demonstrations for and against housing asylum seekers turned violent outside hotels nationwide. Police made multiple arrests as protesters clashed in scenes of disorder.

US deports Ugandan asylum seeker, igniting diplomatic row

Exclusive: The US deports a Ugandan asylum seeker, Kilmer Abrego Garcia, despite court findings he would face 'certain persecution' for his sexuality, igniting a major row with Uganda and outrage from human rights groups.

Nationwide Protests Erupt Over UK Asylum Seeker Hotels

Furious anti-migrant campaigners and local residents stage nationwide protests against the housing of asylum seekers in hotels, citing security fears and a lack of consultation. The growing backlash puts pressure on the Home Office.

Jenrick axes asylum hotels in protest-hit areas

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick orders immediate closure of asylum hotels in areas with community tensions, as government faces pressure over small boat crossings and £8 million daily hotel bill.

UK Asylum Hotel Protests Erupt: Live Updates

Tensions boil over as far-right groups and counter-protesters clash outside migrant accommodation hotels from Merseyside to Essex. Get the latest on the escalating demonstrations, police response, and political fallout.

Nigerian father wins UK asylum after claiming he's gay

A Nigerian father, previously denied asylum three times, has been granted the right to remain in Britain after a tribunal accepted his late claim that he faces persecution for being gay in his home country.

UK Asylum Seeker Hotel Protests Erupt Nationwide

Fierce protests have erupted outside hotels housing asylum seekers across the UK, revealing deep local tensions and placing the government's immigration strategy in the spotlight.

Epping Residents Stage Mass Protests Over Asylum Seeker Hotels

Tensions boil over in Essex as Epping residents stage large-scale demonstrations, blocking roads and clashing with police over hotels converted to asylum seeker accommodation. Locals cite fears over safety and strained public services.

Court Backs Councils to Block Asylum Seeker Hotels

A landmark High Court ruling has handed local councils sweeping powers to shut down asylum seeker hotels using planning laws, throwing the new government's flagship immigration strategy into chaos and creating a multi-million pound emergency.

UK's £8.2m Daily Asylum Hotel Bill Amid Far-Right Protests

Exclusive investigation reveals the UK government is spending a staggering £8.2 million per day housing asylum seekers in hotels, as far-right protests target accommodation sites across the country. The Independent's analysis uncovers the true cost of the

Migrant guilty of groping spree on taxpayer-funded stay

A Sudanese asylum seeker, housed in a luxury hotel at the public's expense, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting multiple women while working as a delivery rider. The case ignites a firestorm over the UK's immigration and justice systems.

Asylum seeker runs tech biz from taxpayer-funded hotel room

Exclusive investigation reveals a Sudanese asylum seeker living in a taxpayer-funded luxury hotel is running an international tech business from his room, complete with MacBooks and designer goods, while the public foots the bill.

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