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North Yorkshire Police Warn Protests at Linton Asylum Site May Strain Force
Police said protests at the proposed asylum centre could draw officers from across North Yorkshire and require extra funding.
- North Yorkshire Police warned that the proposed 1,200-bed asylum center at RAF Linton-on-Ouse could strain county resources, citing potential for "regular, sustained and significant protest activity" if plans proceed.
- The Linton-on-Ouse Community Action Group argues the rural area lacks infrastructure for such a facility, warning it could cause "city-sized problems overnight" without adequate resources or safeguarding plans.
- Temporary Deputy Chief Constable Catherine Clarke stated the force has established a formal Gold, Silver and Bronze command structure providing strategic, operational and tactical oversight for the proposed development.
- North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith and Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime Jo Coles wrote to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood demanding guarantees that all additional policing costs will be centrally funded.
- The Home Office defends the proposal as a "fairer distribution of asylum accommodation," citing over £1 billion in savings since the election, though it has not addressed specific local concerns.
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North Yorkshire Police warn protests over Linton-on-Ouse asylum centre could strain local resources
North Yorkshire Police are preparing for the possibility of “regular, sustained and significant protest activity” if controversial plans to house asylum seekers at the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse go ahead.
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darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.ukWarning that protests at RAF Linton asylum seekers site may strain police force
North Yorkshire Police warns proposed asylum centre at former RAF Linton-on-Ouse could trigger sustained protests and require extra funding to…
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