A teenage boy has been 'raped' by a man in his 30s at a hotel housing refugees in London, amidst rising fears for the safety of asylum seekers.

It has been alleged that a teenage boy has been raped by a man in his 30s whilst seeking asylum with other refugees at a hotel in London.Police were called on Wednesday 5th October after a report of rape was made at a hotel in Waltham Forest.The Metropolitan Police said: "Police were called on Wednesday, 5 October to a report of a rape at a hotel in Waltham Forest. Officers attended and spoke to the victim, a boy in his teens, and his family.

Specialist support is being provided.""A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested at the scene and taken into custody. He was bailed to return on a date in early January 2023."This is the second alleged incident of sexual assault against a child to be reported within the same hotel.The Metropolitan police have confirmed the investigation of both incidents, adding:

"A male, believed to be aged 17, was charged on Sunday, 11 September with one count of sexual touching of a child under 13.""He was bailed by the court to appear at Stratford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 9 November. The charge relates to an incident at a hotel in Waltham Forest on Friday, 9 September. The victim is being supported by specialist officers."The incidents come amid growing concerns of overcrowding and unsafe living spaces for refugees, concerns which have been raised with the home secretary, Suella Braverman.

Leader of Waltham Forest council, Grace Williams, had previously stated: "We have continuously expressed our view that accommodating families with children in contingency hotels is detrimental to children's wellbeing. It is now evident that it is a risk to their safety too."