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Harry Stedman

Council condemns ‘despicable attack’ at asylum seeker hotel after fire

A council has condemned a “despicable and cowardly attack” on a hotel housing asylum seekers in central London after a fire at the property.

The blaze took place in the grounds of a premises in Dingley Road, Islington, shortly after 10.50pm on Wednesday, the Metropolitan Police said.

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