More asylum seekers were moved into the Britannia International Hotel in Canary Wharf overnight. Pictures taken early this morning show a group of young men getting off a bus and entering the building, which is being used to house asylum seekers. 

A bus-load of individuals suspected to be asylum seekers previously arrived at the 500-room Britannia Hotel on Saturday, August 2. Tower Hamlets Council confirmed that the Government plans to use the site to house migrants while their claims are processed.

A spokesperson for the council said at the time: "We are aware of the Government's decision to use the Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf to provide temporary accommodation for asylum seekers.

"It is important that the Government ensures that there is a full package of support for those staying at the hotel. We are working with the Home Office and partners to make sure that all necessary safety and safeguarding arrangements are in place."

The hotel has seen protests outside in recent weeks, including from anti-migrant protesters and counter-protesters from Stand Up To Racism at the end of July. Around a week later, a peaceful women and children's protest was crashed by masked men who set off flares, with one arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker.

The latest protests outside the Britannia International Hotel came after similar demonstrations in Epping, Essex. The Bell Hotel became the centre of huge protests after an asylum seeker was charged with allegedly attempting to kiss a 14-year-old girl.

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, denies the charge against him. He is due to stand trial later this month.

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