Two anti-asylum groups marched to Crowne Plaza before attempting to enter building at rear, Met police say
Five people have been arrested at a protest in London where a group of masked men attempted to enter a hotel housing asylum seekers on Saturday.
At about noon, two anti-asylum groups marched to the Crowne Plaza in Stockley Road, west London, and a group of men in masks attempted to enter the building through the rear entrance and damaged security fences, the Metropolitan police said.
Other demonstrators moved towards the nearby Novotel on Cherry Lane, in West Drayton, and a Holiday Inn.
Officers enforced cordons in the area to prevent a breach of the peace and three arrests were made.
