A protest occurred outside the Park Hotel in Diss, Norfolk, against plans to house single adult males there, as it currently accommodates asylum-seeking families. Around 150 protesters chanted anti-asylum slogans, creating a fearful atmosphere for the vulnerable families and children inside the hotel. The hotel’s management reiterated its commitment to providing family-only accommodations. Local officials supported the hotel’s stance, condemning the protest and highlighting that it was driven by external groups intent on causing division. The Home Office is in discussions regarding the situation with the local council and the MP.
The Park Hotel has been contracted by the Home Office to provide accommodation for families. This arrangement presently remains in place, despite recent public statements suggesting otherwise.
There are currently vulnerable families and children staying at the hotel, many of whom are feeling frightened and uncertain about recent events at the hotel and their futures.
Groups from outside our community came here to create fear and division. That is not who we are. Diss is a place of welcome.
The protest began just after 17:30 BST, with about 60 people standing opposite the hotel with shouts of 'we want our country back'.
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