# Man admits firebombing London hotel housing asylum seekers

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/moment-anti-migrant-protester-hurls-petrol-bomb-at-hotel-housing-up-to-500-asylum-seekers/
- Published: 2026-10-29T11:53:43+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T12:07:48+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16248653/anti-migrant-protester-bomb-hotel-asylum-seekers.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Business, Markets, World

## Key points

- Mark Neville admitted throwing a petrol bomb at an Islington hotel.
- The device was quickly put out near some bins.
- He also admitted possessing a knife and prohibited weapon.

## Summary

Mark Neville, 65, admitted throwing a homemade petrol bomb at a London hotel housing asylum seekers. The device exploded near bins and was quickly extinguished by security guards; police said the attack was motivated by hatred and anger towards immigration and could have caused serious injuries.

The attack took place at the Thistle City Barbican Hotel in Islington on 25 September last year, when it was believed to be housing up to 500 asylum seekers. CCTV, residents’ help, DNA on glass fragments and a glove found with help from a specialist police dog linked Neville to the incident. He also admitted possessing a lock knife and a prohibited stun gun, and was remanded in custody pending sentencing.

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