Hundreds demonstrate against Crowborough migrant camp.
Hundreds of people protested plans to put asylum seekers in an East Sussex army barracks.
In October, the Home Office announced that 600 male asylum seekers will be temporarily held at the Crowborough Training Camp in East Sussex.
The decision prompted outrage among people, with many calling for it to be reversed.
Protesters at the march this morning (Image: James Manning/PA Wire)
Protesters marched to the streets today (November 23), marking the third weekend of anti-plan demonstrations.
Demonstrators donned numerals that represented the number of asylum seekers to be housed in the camp.
They were joined by Ukip leader Nick Tenconi, who spoke and was photographed at the march’s front.
Nick Tenconi with protesters at the front of the march (Image: James Manning/PA Wire)
Asylum seekers are anticipated to start pouring into the camp by the end of the month.
On Friday (November 21), Wealden District Council served a Planning Contravention Notice to the Home Office, requesting additional information about their proposals.
In a statement, Wealden District Council stated that they are requesting that the Home Office show what building works are now underway and planned for the camp in order to determine whether they are legitimate.
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