Three arrests made after Falkirk asylum hotel protests

Three people have been arrested following protests outside a hotel thought to be housing asylum seekers in Falkirk in recent weeks.

Hundreds of protesters descended on the office of Labour MP Euan Stainbank on Saturday before moving to the nearby Cladhan Hotel.

The demonstrations were organised by Save our Future and our Kids.

The anti-immigration group was met by about 200 counter-protesters from trade unions and the campaign group Stand Up To Racism.

Police separated both sides behind barriers, with the counter protesters in a car park for the hotel and the anti-immigration group on the opposite pavement.

Officers said no one was arrested in connection with the protest activity but did say a 54-year-old man was arrested in connection with an outstanding warrant.

Another man was also arrested on Saturday in connection with breach of the peace and released without charge.

Police confirmed a 45-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with an offensive banner displayed during protest activity in the Kemper Avenue area on Saturday, August 16.

Two demonstrators outside the Cladhan Hotel were seen carrying a banner that read: 'Kill ’em all, Let god sort ’em out'. — Two demonstrators outside the Cladhan Hotel were seen carrying a banner that read: ‘Kill ’em all, Let god sort ’em out’. Stand Up To Racism Scotland

Chief superintendent Stevie Dolan said: “A proportionate policing plan was in place to ensure public safety and minimise disruption in relation to protest activity in the Kemper Avenue area of Falkirk, which began around 10.40am on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

“A 54-year-old man was arrested in connection with an outstanding warrant. Another man was arrested in connection with breach of the peace and released without charge.

“There were no arrests in relation to protest activity in the Newmarket Street area.

“Following enquiries by officers, a 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an offensive banner displayed during protest activity in the Kemper Avenue area on Saturday, August 16.”