People have been urged not to attend the planned protest at a Newquay hotel accommodating asylum seekers.

Cornwall Council has asked people to consider the circumstances of the asylum seekers living at the Beresford Hotel ahead of the planned protest on Saturday, February 25.

A spokesman said: “We urge everyone to show warmth and tolerance to people residing in the Beresford Hotel Newquay, whilst they are lawfully and legitimately housed here by the UK government.

“The planned protests are not welcome and we call upon everyone to consider the circumstances of the individuals residing there. We encourage people not to attend the protests.

“The council, health agencies, charities, police and other partners continue to work together to ensure that every resident feels safe and secure in the town."

For more information about the placement of asylum seekers at the hotel see the Cornwall Council website.

If anyone has concerns they would like to share with the Council please email [email protected]