We are horrified at the far-right violence that has been seen across the UK in the last week, especially the targeting of a hotel in Rotherham that was housing people seeking asylum yesterday.  

We stand in steadfast solidarity with everyone affected by these ongoing attacks, many of whom came to the UK seeking sanctuary, having already fled violence and persecution.  

We are here and are working alongside our community to stand against such hatred, to keep people safe, and to support those at risk.  

We are also coordinating a broader community response to the recent attacks, working together to ensure that Sheffield is a safe and welcoming place for everyone.  

However, this is not ours to deal with alone. This should be a wake-up call for our political leaders to prioritise communities and fix the violent, dehumanising rhetoric of the previous government and parts of our media.  

The events of this week do not reflect the majority of our country. We are welcoming, we offer safety to all those who need it, and we stand together in solidarity, hopeful for a better future.