A 65-year-old man has pleaded guilty to attempting arson after throwing a petrol bomb at a London migrant hotel. The incident occurred at the Thistle City Barbican in Islington, where asylum seekers were staying. Mark Neville, the accused, was captured on camera lighting the device before hurling it over a gate toward the building’s entrance.
The attack was recorded by surveillance footage and shared widely online. Neville has admitted to the act, though no injuries were reported. Authorities confirmed the location and the nature of the incident, emphasizing the potential danger posed by the act.
This is not the first time such an incident has occurred in London. Similar attacks on migrant accommodations have raised concerns among local authorities and community leaders. While no formal investigation into wider patterns has been announced, the event has sparked discussions about security and public safety in areas housing vulnerable populations.
