Dozens of protesters have gathered outside a hostel to stop asylum seekers being moved to the Bibby Stockholm barge. An estimated 50 activists are gathered outside Driscoll House on Friday morning (May 10). The hostel on New Kent Road has been used to house asylum seekers for years.
Roughly five police vans are in attendance according to MyLondon reporter at the scene with more protestors gathering. The Bibby Stockholm barge is moored in Portland, Dorset and is being used as offshore accommodation for asylum seekers while their claims are processed.
Protests similar to this have been happening all over the capital with many protesters being arrested and charged with criminal offences. During another protest at a Peckham hotel, 45 people were arrested and several police officers were allegedly attacked by by people with face coverings.
They were seen to be linking arms and blocking the highway chanting “no borders, no nations, stop deportations”, “say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome here”, and “when refugees are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back”. Three people were charged with obstruction of the highway at the previous protest.
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