Five arrested after fire at virus-hit Napier Barracks housing hundreds of asylum seekers
manchestereveningnews.co.ukdirect to your inboxFive men have been arrested after a suspected arson attack at a former military barracks where hundreds of asylum seekers have been living.The fire that broke out at Napier Barracks in Folkestone, Kent, on Friday has sparked a police investigation and a row between the Home Secretary and refugee charities.Around 400 people are housed at the barracks, where it is claimed they are living in poor conditions with at least 120 residents reportedly positive for coronavirus.Heavy smoke and flames were seen pouring from the military-owned site amid blaring alarms on Friday as emergency services were called to the scene.The Home Office said windows had been smashed and a building had been set on fire.Police said that it would be.
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