Two Men Arrested Following Attempted Burglary at Chesterfield Hotel Housing Asylum Seekers

Police have arrested two men following reports of an attempted burglary at a Chesterfield hotel currently used to house asylum seekers. The incident, which triggered a swift response from Derbyshire Constabulary, occurred on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Officers were dispatched to the premises in Chesterfield after receiving alerts about suspicious individuals attempting to gain unauthorized access to the building. Upon arrival, police conducted a search of the immediate area and successfully apprehended two suspects. Both individuals were taken into custody and remain there while investigations continue to determine the exact circumstances and motivation behind the attempted intrusion.

Local authorities have assured residents and the hotel's occupants that security measures are being reviewed and that community safety remains a top priority. Derbyshire Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity around the hotel on the afternoon of October 22, or who may have relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, to contact them immediately using official channels, quoting the incident log reference number.