Suspected illegal immigrant arrested after Home Office raid on shop in Corsham

A suspected illegal immigrant was arrested during a raid on a shop in Corsham.

Home Office officers and Wiltshire Police carried out a warrant at Londis, in Pickwick Road, yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, 19 October).

During a search of the premises, a suspected illegal immigrant was located and arrested. The man remains in Melksham custody today.

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The news comes less than two weeks after neighbouring business, Amore Italian restaurant, was raided by the Home Office.

During that operation, a number of people were found working illegally – including a Brazilian national and three Albanian nationals.

The Home Office has been approached for comment.

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