Overview
- The disturbance erupted during a debate on designating Swale a “District of Sanctuary” for asylum seekers.
- People wearing balaclavas in the public gallery allegedly threatened councillors and threw eggs and other missiles.
- Swale Borough Council reported vandalism including flooded toilets, a damaged lift and water pouring through ceilings, closing the offices.
- Kent Police attended, logged reports of criminal damage and a common assault, are reviewing CCTV and have made no arrests.
- Officers appealed for witnesses quoting reference 46/211635/25, as senior MPs including Sir Lindsay Hoyle and Sir Alan Campbell issued public condemnations.