Rising numbers of foreign criminals housed 'as they will never be deported'

A RISING number of foreign criminals are being given taxpayer-funded asylum accommodation because they will “never” be deported, the Daily Express can reveal.

- By Michael Knowles Home Affairs Editor

Crooks are being handed homes on an “indefinite basis” because of a lack of returns agreements with their countries.

Critics warned “violent thugs, sexual offenders and drug dealers” were “free to continue plaguing our nation and communities”.

In a submission to Parliament, asylum accommodation provider Serco told MPs: “We are also experiencing an increasing safeguarding risk as a result of the need to accommodate Foreign National Offenders or individuals tagged under the Home Office curfew scheme.