Five people have been arrested after masked men attempted to break into a hotel housing asylum seekers during a protest in west London.

Up to 500 protesters from two anti-asylum groups started marching to the Crowne Plaza hotel on Stockley Road near Heathrow airport at around 12pm today.

A group of masked protesters attempted to enter the hotel via the rear entrance, smashing through security hoardings.

Another group continued on towards the nearby Novotel on Cherry Lane as well as the Holiday Inn.

Cordons were put in place as three arrests were made, while two officers suffered minor injuries, Met Police said.

Two more protesters were detained as police attempted to disperse the crowd.

A total of five arrests have now been made for assault on an officer, affray and violent disorder.

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