A group of masked men attempted to enter a hotel housing asylum seekers in west London, police have said.

The men damaged security fences as they tried to enter the building at around 12pm today.

They were among two anti-asylum groups to march to the hotel, the Metropolitan Police said.

Breakaway protest groups then moved to two other hotels nearby.

Across the demonstrations, a total of five people were arrested while two police officers were hurt.

"Officers enforced cordons in the area to prevent a breach of the peace and three arrests were made. Two officers suffered minor injuries, a Met Police statement read.

"A Section 35 dispersal order was put in place which allows officers to direct people to leave the area and not return if they suspect they may cause disorder.

"Two more arrests were made as officers dispersed the crowd."

The force confirmed that protestors did not gain entry to any hotel.

Protests have been held outside migrant hotels across the country in recent weeks