Asylum seekers in Aberdeen have been moved from hotels into empty student accommodation following more protests across Scotland this week.

The decision has been criticised by the city council, with the Home Office urged to reconsider the move.

The Home Office said it was “committed to closing all asylum hotels”.

“I would have thought that the Home Office would understand the situation in Aberdeen and would make sure that we take account of not only the community but also the safety of asylum seekers,” co-leader of Aberdeen City Council Christian Allard told STV News.

“I think the Home Office should reconsider and think twice before they move asylum seekers from one site to another, really, for no reason at all.”

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A spokesperson for the Home Office said it is looking at a rang

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