Migrant shanty town returns to West End: Rough sleepers from Eastern Europe set up camp next to London's famous Marble Arch and take to streets to beg and pickpocket tourists
- Posted on July 12, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
London's West End district faces renewed concerns as homeless encampments emerge near iconic landmarks like Marble Arch. Reports indicate Eastern European migrants have established temporary settlements along Oxford Street and Park Lane, raising questions about urban homelessness, immigration policy, and street crime prevention. Local authorities grapple with balancing compassionate social services against public safety and tourism impacts in one of the capital's most visited commercial areas.
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Migrant shanty town returns to West End: Rough sleepers from Eastern Europe set up camp next to London's famous Marble Arch and take to streets to beg and pickpocket tourists
A dozen people lounge on dirty benches at the corner of Park Lane and Oxford Street - in the shadow of Marble Arch - surrounded by shopping trollies stacked with bulging bin bags.
