(BBC) A man accused of assaulting a security guard at a former Kent barracks where asylum seekers are held has appeared in court.
Mohammed Ali, 22, was arrested on Friday — the day a fire broke out in one of the accommodation blocks at Napier Barracks in Folkestone.
Appearing at Medway Magistrates’ Court, Mr Ali denied charges of common affray, common assault and criminal damage.
He will appear at Canterbury Crown Court on 1 March.
Mr Ali was one of 14 people arrested following the disturbance at the facility, which has seen allegations of poor conditions and a major outbreak of coronavirus.
