Rough sleeper encampment grows near London's Marble Arch

A significant encampment of rough sleepers has formed near the historic Marble Arch monument in London, situated in close proximity to the luxury properties and hotels of Park Lane. Observers have noted individuals using the public fountains for hygiene and drinking, while dozens of others have been seen resting on walls, flower beds, and trees with bedding and personal belongings.

The scene includes various activities, such as individuals using railings as improvised clotheslines and groups gathering to smoke or drink. This rise in visible homelessness follows reports of migrant encampments in the area, including instances where individuals reportedly bedded down near Oxford Street before moving toward the Marble Arch site.