"Prosecutor Sam Willis told jurors during the trial: 'Although the protest began peacefully, it became violent and these defendants are alleged to have been part of an aggressive mob that resorted to repeated acts of violence and vandalism turning the town of Epping into a scene of disorder and chaos.'"
"Ch Insp Stuart Austin, of Essex Police, told the court that bottles, milk and flour were being thrown, and people were attacking police officers and vehicles, illustrating the level of violence that erupted during the protest."
Lee Gower and Phillip Curson were convicted of violent disorder at a protest outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex. The protest, initially peaceful, escalated into chaos with violence directed at police and counter-protesters. Prosecutor Sam Willis described the defendants as part of an aggressive mob engaging in acts of violence, including punching and throwing objects. The protest attracted 400 to 500 attendees, and tensions rose when counter-protesters arrived, leading to a breakdown of order. A sentencing date for Gower and Curson is pending.
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