Man Launches Petrol Bomb Attack on Dover Migrant Centre Before Killing Himself

Chaos erupted on Sunday at a migrant processing centre in Dover when a man hurled petrol bombs attached to fireworks at the building, witnesses say. Moments later, the attacker took his own life.

Attack Details: Petrol Bombs and Fast Escape

  • The suspect, described as a white man in a striped shirt, arrived in a white SEAT SUV.
  • He hurled three petrol bombs; one reportedly failed to explode.
  • Following the attack, he sped off to a nearby petrol station.
  • There, the man committed suicide.

Police Swiftly Secure the Scene

Kent Police cordoned off the area within minutes of the incident. Authorities, including the Home Office, have been contacted for further comment.

This shocking attack raises fresh concerns over safety at migrant centres in Kent.

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