Crowborough residents form Crowborough Patrol to deter migrant activity, sparking controversyResidents in Crowborough, East Sussex, have established a new group called the Crowborough Patrol to address plans for housing six hundred adult male migrants at a local army camp. The patrol, wearing high-visibility jackets and red baseball caps, aims to be a visible deterrent and protect families and children. They plan to focus on school run times and evenings, reporting suspicious behavior to authorities without direct intervention.The patrols formation follows a protest march against the Home Offices plans, which also led to an apology from the Home Office for mishandling the situation. The camp has a history of housing Afghan refugees and Canadian forces during World War II. Local authorities are considering legal action against the governments decision.Despite criticism from some residents who label them vigilantes, the Crowborough Patrol insists it has community support and will only provide a calm, approachable presence. All members undergo background checks.

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