"Detectives are investigating an alleged arson attack at a hotel housing migrants in east London. Firefighters were sent to the Britannia International Hotel in Canary Wharf just before 5pm on Sunday following reports of smoke in the building. A small group of protesters, numbering around a dozen, were seen demonstrating outside the hotel as fire crews dealt with the incident."
"A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: Police were called by the London Fire Brigade at 4.58pm on Sunday following reports of smoke at a property on Marsh Wall, Canary Wharf. Masked activists with flares join protesters from the Pink ladies anti asylum hotel group as they march in the Isle of Dogs before heading to the Britannia International Hotel in Canary Wharf, east London. No injuries were reported and the incident was safely resolved."
Detectives are investigating an attempted arson at the Britannia International Hotel in Canary Wharf after reports of smoke late Sunday afternoon. Firefighters from multiple stations responded and carried out a systematic search of the building but found no signs of fire. A small group of protesters, including masked activists with flares and members associated with the Pink Ladies anti-asylum group, demonstrated outside while St George's flags and Union Jacks were briefly displayed. Five security guards stood by an entrance protected by metal fences. The incident was resolved with no injuries; enquiries continue and no arrests have been made. The Fire Investigation Unit is supporting the police probe.
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