280 arrests as raids target illegal workers

HUNDREDS of arrests have been made as part of what the Government called a “week-long crackdown” on asylum seekers taking jobs for delivery firms.

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A total of 1,780 people were stopped and spoken to at locations across the UK over suspected illegal working activity between July 20 and 27.

Some 280 were arrested as a result, in areas including Hillingdon in northwest London, Dumfries in Scotland, and Birmingham, the Home Office said.

Some 53 people are now having their asylum support reviewed, which the Government said could result in their support being suspended or withdrawn.