Activists investigated after entering Leicestershire asylum accommodation and filming residents
Anti-migrant activists are being investigated after filming themselves entering a house in multiple occupation in Fleckney, Leicestershire, and questioning people staying there. The incident has raised concerns about residents’ privacy and safety, as well as how asylum accommodation is monitored.
The video shows three men entering through an unlocked back door and telling residents they are checking the property for repairs. One resident appeared to confirm that contractor Serco ran the accommodation; Serco said it was investigating, while the Home Office said the safety of residents and local communities was a priority. YouTube removed the video for breaching its policies on harassment and personal information, though it remained on X, where it had received 469,000 views.
- Activists filmed themselves entering an asylum accommodation property.
- The house was accessed through an unlocked back door.
- Serco and the Home Office said they were looking into the matter.
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People seeking asylum in the UK may be housed in shared properties while their claims are considered. The Home Office oversees the asylum system and contracts companies, including Serco, to provide some accommodation; residents may share kitchens and other facilities.
These arrangements place responsibility on providers to maintain the properties and protect residents’ privacy and safety. The incident has drawn attention to how access to shared accommodation is controlled and how concerns about residents are handled.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Probe as anti-migrant activists film themselves entering HMO and questioning ‘asylum seekers’”.