Police officers enforce move at Napier barracks after warnings from humanitarian organisations

A former Kent army barracks being used to house asylum seekers has been locked down – preventing its 400 residents from leaving – after scores of people tested positive for coronavirus.

The private contractors who manage the site at Napier barracks near Folkestone on behalf of the Home Office have advised its residents the entire camp has been placed into isolation, with police officers enforcing the move.

Continue reading…

You May Also Like

Prince Harry says ‘Megxit’ is a misogynistic term aimed at his wife Meghan

Duke of Sussex says the term was created by a troll to…

The Guardian view on education in lockdown: a foreseeable challenge | Editorial

Government complacency has put teachers, parents and children in a needlessly difficult…

‘I don’t feel like I am king’: Bivol preaches humility after shocking Canelo

After his landmark win against Saul Álvarez, the Russian showed he is…

New Zealand v England: second Test, day two – live

Over-by-over updates on day two, starting at 9.30pm GMT South Africa stun…