Concerns Rise as 'Patriots' Target Asylum Seekers Evicted from Worcester Hotel
# Chaos Feared as 'Patriots' Pursue Asylum Seekers Removed from Hotel
Concerns have arisen amid reports that self-identified "patriots" are actively seeking to locate asylum seekers who have recently been evicted from a hotel in Worcester. This initiative, reportedly motivated by worries over public safety, has drawn significant attention and criticism from various groups in the community.
The unrest began as campaigners demanded information about the locations of housed asylum seekers, citing concerns regarding "the risk they pose to society." Local tensions have escalated as individuals band together to take matters into their own hands, potentially leading to chaotic confrontations.
Worcestershire Against Hate, a counter-group opposing this vigilante pursuit, stated, "This behaviour amounts to vigilantism and has the potential to place innocent and vulnerable people at significant risk," emphasizing their fears for the safety of those involved. Residents expressing anxiety about public safety have shown mixed reactions. Carla Jane, a local mother and community administrator, argued that while she does not condone aggressive actions like vandalism, she believes the public has the right to know where asylum seekers reside. Jane stated, "I don't want people bricking houses and things like that, but people have a right to know where the houses are and where these people are being put."
Reaction from the wider community has been polarized, with some supporting the pursuit of information on asylum seekers, while others view it as an alarming descent into vigilantism. The situation highlights a growing divide on the issue of immigration and the handling of asylum seekers in local areas.