Brick Thrown Through Window at Falkirk Hotel Housing Asylum Seekers Amid Protests

A brick was thrown through a window of the Cladhan Hotel in Falkirk, which houses asylum seekers, in the early hours of Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The incident occurred shortly after protests by both pro- and anti-immigration groups outside the hotel, with tensions heightened following a recent conviction of an asylum seeker for rape in the area. No one was injured in the attack, which local groups like Falkirk For All and Stand Up To Racism condemned as an act of intimidation fueled by rising anti-immigration rhetoric. These groups emphasized the need for universal condemnation of such violence, warning that silence or inaction effectively endorses further hostility and division. Police Scotland is investigating the incident amid calls for community solidarity against racism and violence towards refugees. The situation reflects broader concerns about safety, community cohesion, and the impact of far-right protests in the region.