About 100 people have gathered at a deportation center at London’s Heathrow Airport – many of them allegedly armed. The riots broke out Friday night and are reportedly ongoing.
Police and law enforcement are on the scene, representatives of the UK Home Office said on Saturday. According to them, an armed group had gathered in a courtyard of the deportation center at London’s Heathrow Airport. About 100 people are believed to be involved, according to the Guardian newspaper.
Power failure as a trigger?
No one was initially injured in the incident, according to the BBC. According to the Guardian, a power outage lasting up to 24 hours sparked the protest. It was not yet clear on Saturday afternoon whether the power supply could be restored.
The British government is currently repeatedly criticized for its handling of refugees. For example, a first reception facility on the English Channel recently made headlines because of the poor conditions.
Minister speaks of ‘invasion’
New Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who belongs to the right-wing Conservative Party, recently said in parliament: “The people of Britain have a right to know who is serious about stopping the invasion of our south coast and who is not. .” You must stop pretending that everyone is a refugee in need.
Source: Krone
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