Protests have erupted outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, linked to the hotel’s role in accommodating asylum seekers. A man was arrested for affray following an earlier incident near the hotel. Police report injuries to security guards from a related occurrence. The protests involve some demonstrators using fireworks and eggs. Authorities have closed a section of High Road for public safety. Chief Superintendent Simon Anslow emphasized that peaceful protests are acceptable, but any criminal behavior will face strict consequences.
Essex Police made the arrest at another protest outside The Bell Hotel in High Road today (July 17). The man will be taken into custody after he was detained on suspicion of affray following reports of an assault near the pub on July 13.
The recent demonstrations are ongoing, with protestors present again this afternoon (July 17). It is understood that the protests are linked to immigration and the current use of The Bell Hotel to accommodate asylum seekers.
Essex Police have reported: "Our officers have been at a planned protest in Epping throughout the afternoon today, and are now aware of some protestors using fireworks and eggs in the crowds."
Chf Supt Simon Anslow said: Disruption and offending is never an appropriate response, no matter the strength of feeling in this case, and on this issue.
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