The far-right became "much more confident in their anti-migrant campaigning" after the Suites Hotel protests and police had "extreme concerns". The event on February 10 last year saw crowds of between 250 and 300 people gather in protest against the temporary housing of asylum seekers inside the hotel in Kirkby. What was initially a peaceful protest turned violent with police officers hit with fireworks, bricks and bottles and a Matrix van smashed up and set on fire. Following the sentencing of eight people involved in the disorder - none of whom had any connections to far-right groups - Detective Chief...