The far-right in Britain has been attempting to incite violence by targeting asylum hotels amid rising public anxiety over crime and immigration. In Epping, Essex, protests erupted following an alleged sexual assault by an asylum seeker, which escalated when far-right groups joined. Similar incidents have occurred at London's Canary Wharf due to misinformation about asylum seekers. The situation may lead to disturbances similar to those in Knowsley and Epping, with a focus on keeping the asylum hotel issue in public discourse. The rise of asylum hotels has connections to the increasing number of asylum seekers since 2020.
Far-right extremists have been actively trying to stoke violence this year, particularly around the contentious issue of asylum hotels, where public fears over crime and immigration converge.
A significant incident occurred in Epping, Essex, where a violent demonstration followed an alleged sexual assault by an asylum seeker, showing how local grievances can be exploited by far-right groups.
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