Home Office records 70 racist incidents by far right at asylum accommodation

Campaigners say figures for last two years underestimate the true situation at barracks and hotels

The Home Office has recorded 70 racist incidents by far-right supporters against asylum seekers in barracks and hotel accommodation, according to a freedom of information response obtained by the Guardian.

However, campaigners supporting asylum seekers in such accommodation say the figure is a significant underestimation of the true picture.