Anti-Muslim riots

Man jailed for 9 years for setting fire to asylum seekers’ hotel in UK anti-Muslim riots

Man jailed for 9 years for setting fire to asylum seekers’ hotel in UK anti-Muslim riots

  • The hotel was targeted by around 400 people during days of rioting involving violence, arson and looting as well as racist attacks
  • Thomas Birley, 27, pleaded guilty to arson with intent to endanger life
By Rueters ·