Dover migrant centre fire attack – ‘horrified’
Dover residents are “horrified” after a fire attack at a Border Force migrant centre at the port, a Kent county councillor says.
A man, who reportedly drove 100 miles to the centre, reportedly threw two or three devices at the centre.
The devices have been described as looking like petrol bombs by witnesses.
The suspect was found dead at a nearby petrol station on Sunday.
Another device was found in the suspect’s car – which was dealt with by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit.
Dover residents horrified by situation
Nigel Collor said residents of Dover were “horrified at the overall situation.”
The Conservative county councillor said: “I’d like to see them stop the boats coming across.
“I know this is something that’s been going on for a few years and if they stopped the boats coming in you wouldn’t have the problem.
“We’ve got to work closely with the French, haven’t we? It’s where they’re coming from.”
Police were called at 11.22 GMT on Sunday to attend the scene – where the devices thrown by the suspect had started a fire.
Two people suffered minor injuries in the attack.