Nigel Farage brands young male asylum seekers a ‘danger’ after slew of arrests in much-loved UK town
Nigel Farage says young male asylum seekers should “not be free to walk the streets” after a slew of arrests in Bournemouth.
The Reform UK leader was reacting to bombshell figures revealing at least 312 asylum seekers have been charged with a shocking 708 alleged criminal offences in just three years, including theft, assault and rape.
He said in a video posted to X that “none of these young men coming into our country should ever be allowed to be free to walk the streets.
“They are a danger to our country and there’s a sense of shame I have with Tory and Labour Governments making our lives more dangerous.”
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|Nigel Farage raged at the number of arrests in Bournemouth
The data was crunched after an investigation by the Daily Mail which found that in Bournemouth, 46 criminal charges were brought against migrants staying at the Roundhouse Hotel while 45 were brought against the Britannia Hotel, which are just 180 yards from each other and close to the resort’s seafront.
Meanwhile, 25 charges were made against those staying at the Chine Hotel nearby.
One case in Bournemouth involved a 24-year-old hotel resident who allegedly wielded a snooker cue to threaten another individual. The defendant received unconditional bail and is scheduled to appear before Poole Magistrates' Court on 6 August, with Kurdish interpretation arranged.
Local authorities are increasingly at odds with the Home Office regarding accommodation arrangements for those seeking asylum.
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|Nigel Farage commented on the concerning levels of crime
Havant Borough Council declared itself "utterly committed" to providing housing for asylum seekers, though it rejected a specific proposal to accommodate 35 individuals in flats above Waterlooville shops due to fire safety non-compliance.
The council's official submission to the Home Office stated the town centre location was unsuitable, following demonstrations by residents opposing the plans to house couples and parents awaiting asylum decisions.
The Home Office has confirmed it will proceed with relocating single male asylum seekers to the Park Hotel in Diss, Norfolk, despite significant local opposition.
The rural market town, home to approximately 10,000 residents, saw hundreds demonstrate against the plans in late July, with police required to separate opposing groups of protesters.
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Daniel Elmer, Conservative leader of South Norfolk Council, described the move as an "unnecessary decision", whilst Diss Town Council criticised the Home Office's "lack of engagement" as "deeply concerning".
The Home Secretary has indicated that police guidance regarding disclosure of suspects' nationality and migration status requires updating, acknowledging this week that ministers want the public to receive more detailed information about those facing charges.
She emphasised that whilst operational decisions remain with individual forces and the Crown Prosecution Service, the current guidance needs revision.
The Law Commission is anticipated to release new recommendations in the coming months, potentially permitting disclosure of nationality and asylum status when public interest considerations apply.