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Asylum seekers recount harrowing escape from violence during far-right protest in Rotherham

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Asylum seekers recount harrowing escape from violence during far-right protest in Rotherham

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  • In August, a peaceful protest in Rotherham turned violent, targeting a hotel housing **asylum seekers**.
  • Rioters attempted to **set the hotel ablaze**, trapping approximately 250 individuals inside.
  • **Local residents** expressed mixed feelings about the events, with fears about potential future violence.
  • Most rioters received sentences averaging **two years in prison**, yet concerns about far-right sentiments persist.
  • The hotel is currently empty as the **Home Office ends its contract**, but local fears of violence remain heightened.

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