Police arrest Tamworth Holiday Inn riot suspects in early morning wake-up call

Suspects were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder on Wednesday, 7 August, as part of Staffordshire Police’s investigation into far-right disorder in Tamworth.

A 28-year-old and a 43-year-old man, both of Tamworth, were arrested on this charge, while a 37-year-old man, also from Tamworth, was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, police confirmed.

Violence broke out at a Holiday Inn hotel in Tamworth on Sunday evening (4 August), where reports suggested asylum seekers were also being housed.

Fires were started, windows smashed and missiles were thrown at officers, Staffordshire Police said.