Three people were arrested after violent and chaotic scenes broke out outside a hotel where asylum seekers are staying last night (February 10). Police arrested three people on suspicion of violent disorder after protests turned violent and missiles were thrown. Two groups of protestors had gathered outside the hotel in Prescot in Knowsley, Merseyside, but the marches descended into chaos. Videos shared on social media appear to show a police van on fire and officers carrying riot shields in the area. There is absolutely no excuses for this.”Knowsley Council leader Cllr Graham Morgan said he was “saddened and concerned” by the violent clashes outside the hotel.
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