MANCHESTER-Following a protest outside the housing for asylum seekers, police have released pictures of persons they would want to speak with.
Why is Manchester City appealing post-protest?
Following the knife assault in Southport on Monday that resulted in the deaths of three girls who were stabbed to death during a dance lesson with a Taylor-Swift theme, a protest was staged in Newton Heath, Manchester, on Wednesday. It happened when erroneous reports went viral, claiming that the 17-year-old who was detained on suspicion of killing the girls was an asylum seeker who had just arrived. Following the incident on Oldham Road, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said that a 25-year-old man had been charged with violent disorder and attempted real bodily injury of a police officer. Two members of the public were hurt during the incident, including the bus driver who was compelled to halt by the mob. Before being driven away, protesters, some of whom were wearing balaclavas threw rocks and bottles at the police. Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham declared that there needs to be a “return to calm” and that the impacted and grieving families should be the main priority. Following a ferocious stabbing incident during a dance class with a Taylor Swift theme on Monday, Bebe King, age six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, age seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, age nine, passed away.
What sparked the asylum seeker protest in Manchester?
After eight additional children and two adults suffered significant injuries, Axel Muganwa Rudakubana showed up in court and was charged with their murders as well as ten counts of attempted murder. Chaos erupted around England at the same time as the Manchester rally. Following Tuesday’s disturbance in Southport, Elsie’s mother posted on social media pleading with protesters to please stop the violence. Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister, called the unrest the “actions of a tiny, mindless minority” and stated that enhanced police force collaboration will aid in taking down violent organizations. To express their opposition to the proposal to lodge asylum seekers at a Standish hotel, almost a hundred people gathered last night opposite Wigan Town Hall. The Home Office’s intention to put people who are escaping danger overseas at the Kilhey Court Hotel is opposed by both demonstrators and Wigan Council. Moreover, Coun. Dane Anderton reaffirmed the position on Wednesday night at the authority’s full council meeting, saying he desired to see councils consulted on these issues going forward by the Home Office.
How is Manchester City responding to the protest appeal?
According to bbc, Last month, the council and Wigan MP Lisa Nandy wrote to the government office, urging them to reconsider their usage of Kilhey Court. But demonstrators who came together on Wednesday night before the most recent meeting of the entire council demand that the local government take more action to persuade the Home Office to reconsider. The council should issue an injunction against the Home Office decision, according to organizer Councilwoman Maureen O’Bern. In addition to putting more strain on the community’s health services, she thinks that this immigration wave may result in lost employment and facilities. As per manchestereveningnews, Asylum seekers have been housed in the Britannia Hotel in Standish for a number of years. Coun. O’Bern made the following statement during the demonstration taking place on Believe Square, just adjacent to the town hall: “The protest is against the government and their handling of the migrant crisis.” Every day, an increasing number of immigrants enter the nation illegally and stay in hotels. “They are already present at one of our hotels. People have lost their employment, wedding reservations at the hotel have been canceled, and Kilhey Court has taken control.
What are the implications of the appeal for asylum seekers?
A counterprotest sponsored by a group wishing to declare that “refugees are welcome here” met them at the event on Wednesday night. As promised by Coun O’Bern, the protests remained peaceful despite the strained environment between the two sides. Recently, two distinct petitions against the accommodation of asylum seekers in Kilhey Court were delivered to Number 10 Downing Street. The first petition was submitted by Coun O’Bern, the Independent councilor for Ince, and the second by former councilor Gareth Fairhurst, who represents Standish Views Matter. Additionally, on Wednesday, September 20, during the full council meeting, Councilman Anderton made a resolution asking the council to keep opposing the Home Office decision. Holding the portfolio for police, crime, and civil contingencies, Councilor Anderton addressed the whole council, saying, “I hope and firmly believe that no member in this chamber wants to turn away anyone who is fleeing some of the most horrific and harsh conditions in the world.” We are also unable to assist everyone.”
