PERTH and Kinross Council has slammed “absurd” misinformation which has been spread on social media.

The local authority said it had to “yet again” correct disinformation being spread online claiming that Kingdom Housing Association flats in Fairfield, Perth , will be used as accommodation for asylum seekers.

In a post on social media, a spokesperson for the council said “to make matters even more absurd”, the flats are currently being refurbished and won’t be available to rent until July next year.

The council added that when they are finished, they will be allocated to people who have applied through the local authorities' common housing register.

It also said that it has had no indication from the Home Office that more accommodation will be used in the area to house asylum seekers

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