Police Swarm Aberdeenshire Hotel After Stabbing
An asylum seeker has been seriously injured in a stabbing incident at a hotel being used to house migrants in Aberdeenshire.
The attack took place at the Hampton by Hilton hotel in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, on the evening of 28th November 2025.
Emergency Response and Arrests
Police Scotland responded swiftly to the incident, swarming the building following reports of a violent assault.
The victim, a 26-year-old male asylum seeker, sustained stab wounds during the altercation.
Authorities have confirmed making three arrests in connection with the attack and have successfully recovered a weapon from the scene.
Ongoing Investigation and Community Impact
The condition of the injured man has not been officially disclosed, though the nature of the incident suggests serious harm.
The hotel, which is being used by the Home Office to accommodate asylum seekers, has become the centre of a major police investigation.
Local residents have expressed shock at the violent episode occurring in the quiet Westhill community.
This stabbing highlights the ongoing tensions and challenges surrounding the UK government's use of hotels for asylum accommodation.
Police remain at the scene conducting enquiries, and the investigation continues.
