Afghan refugees will be temporarily homed in a Leeds hotel as part of a government scheme.
It is understood approximately 170 refugees will arrive at the Mercure Hotel in Wetherby from January 9. There will be security at the hotel around the clock to protect the refugees from unwanted visitors.
Refugees will be permitted to come and go freely from the hotel on Leeds Road, in the North Leeds district, and find work where possible. They will leave the hotel once permanent accommodation is found.
