Police Impose Increased Restrictions in Epping Ahead of Further Planned Protest

Protests erupt again at Essex hotel as UK debate over migrant accommodation intensifies

EPPING (Essex), Sept 1 — Hundreds of protesters gathered again yesterday outside a hotel in southern England at the focus of a legal battle over migrants, calling for foreign criminals to be deported.The Bell Hotel in Epping, northeast London, became a flashpoint for protests in July after after an asylum seeker staying there was charged with sexual assault for attempting to kiss a 14-year-old girl. The man charged has denied the allegation.The …

Police clash with anti-migrant protesters marching on Epping council

Police officers clashed with anti-migrant protesters marching from the Bell Hotel in Essex towards Epping Forest council offices on Sunday, 31 August. Protesters could be heard chanting “stop the boats” and demanding entry to the council buildings. It comes after the UK government won a court challenge, which means asylum seekers can continue to be housed at the Bell Hotel. Epping Forest District Council is set to decide on Monday whether to tak…

Police impose increased restrictions in Epping ahead of further planned protest

Police have imposed increased restrictions in Epping ahead of another protest at the Bell Hotel, which is currently housing 138 asylum seekers.

Two arrests as Bell Hotel protesters clash with police - Finnoexpert

Daniel SandfordUK correspondent Watch: Flares and ‘Jerusalem’ bellows out of speakers in Epping At least two people have been arrested during a protest against the housing of asylum seekers at a hotel in Essex. An organised march was held in Epping, where about 140 migrants are staying at The Bell Hotel. Essex Police had a dispersal order in place and set restrictions on the protest, saying it must be finished by 20:00 and banners must not cont…

Essex Police put in place additional powers in Epping ahead of planned protest