Former Malvern school denies asylum seeker housing claims

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 18:02 · Archive

Malvern St James, a former private school in Malvern, has denied social media claims it is housing asylum seekers.

Malvern St James, a historic building on Avenue Road that ceased operating as a school earlier this year, has denied social media claims that it is housing asylum seekers. Group bursar Tim Williams described the allegations as 'entirely fabricated' with no basis in reality. He said the portrayal was unhelpful and warned that hard-working staff should not be harassed by intruders.

The denial comes days after Malvern's Abbey Hotel had to deny similar rumours circulating on Facebook. Malvern St James also cautioned so-called 'urban explorers' to stay away from the building.

Now that it is no longer a school, plans are underway to transform the site into an active community venue. A range of groups have already booked to run activities including gymnastics, yoga, art and dog training. The building recently began a collaboration with West Mercia Police as a venue for training service dogs, and three additional dog training groups have made enquiries following press coverage of the arrangement.

How it is being reported

• Former UK private school denies asylum seeker hotel claimsA FORMER private school is the latest historic building in Malvern to deny rumours it is housing asylum seekers.Malvern Gazette · 23 Oct, 17:23
• Former UK private school denies asylum seeker hotel claimsA FORMER private school is the latest historic building in Malvern to deny rumours it is housing asylum seekers.Worcester News · 23 Oct, 17:23

In this story: Malvern St James · Tim Williams · Malvern · Abbey Hotel · West Mercia Police

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