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Asylum seekers moved out of Epping hotel targeted by far-right protesters

Violent protests were sparked in Essex after an asylum seeker living in Epping hotel sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl

The Independent UK · Jun 11

All residents removed from Epping asylum seeker hotel after protests

Protests were held outside The Bell Hotel in Epping last year

The Independent UK · Jun 11

Two men guilty of being part of ‘violent mob’ at asylum hotel protest in Epping

Lee Gower, 43, and Phillip Curson, 53, joined originally peaceful demonstrations outside the Bell Hotel on July 17 last year.

Evening Standard · Apr 10

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Police officer tells court of hostile environment at Epping asylum hotel protest

Chief Inspector Stuart Austin said police carriers were having their windscreens hit and wing mirrors torn off during the demonstrations.

Evening Standard · Mar 25

‘Violent mob’ at Epping asylum hotel protest attacked police, court hears

Lee Gower, 43, and Phillip Curson, 53, deny committing violent disorder during demonstrations outside The Bell Hotel in Essex on July 17.

Evening Standard · Mar 24

Timeline of events in case of asylum seeker who was released accidentally

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was accidentally released from HMP Chelmsford on Friday.

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2025

Timeline of accidental prison release and arrest of Epping migrant sex offender

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was accidentally released from HMP Chelmsford on Friday

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025

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Timeline of events that led up to asylum seeker being released accidentally

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was accidentally released from HMP Chelmsford on Friday.

Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025

Council faces wait to discover outcome of asylum seeker hotel injunction bid

Epping Forest District Council is taking legal action against Somani Hotels, which owns the Bell Hotel in Epping.

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2025

Council’s bid to block asylum seekers being housed in Bell Hotel to be heard

Epping Forest District Council is taking legal action against Somani Hotels, which owns the Bell Hotel in Epping, and the Home Office.

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

Three men jailed for violent disorder outside Epping migrant hotel this summer

Several protests were held outside the Bell Hotel after an asylum seeker sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl and a woman

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025

Asylum seeker facing jail for sexual assaults that sparked Epping protests

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was found guilty of five offences on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Police continue investigations into disorder at asylum seeker hotel protests

Multiple demonstrations have been held outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex since July 13.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Home Office loses bid to delay trial of Epping asylum seeker hotel use claim

The Home Office said that Epping Forest District Council’s legal claim against Somani Hotels should be delayed by six weeks.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

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Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

Permission for council to appeal over Epping hotel decision refused

The Bell Hotel in Epping became the focal point of several demonstrations and counter-protests in recent weeks.

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

Epping council refused permission to appeal asylum hotel decision

The Bell Hotel in Epping became the focal point of several demonstrations and counter-protests in recent weeks

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

Council leader urges calm in Epping protests as schools return

The Bell Hotel in Epping became the focal point of several demonstrations and counter-protests in recent weeks.

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025

Protester who assaulted police officer at Epping migrant hotel demo avoids jail

Jimmy Hillard, of Loughton, Essex, admitted to assault of an emergency worker at a protest outside the Bell Hotel

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The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025

Police clash with anti-migrant protesters marching on Epping council offices

Police officers clashed with anti-migrant protesters marching from the Bell Hotel in Essex towards Epping Forest council offices on Sunday, 31 August.

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2025

Protesters gather again at Epping asylum hotel

The Bell Hotel became the focal point of several demonstrations and counter-protests in recent weeks.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025

Protestors gather outside Epping hotel housing asylum seekers

Protestors gathered outside of The Bell Hotel in Epping on Friday after the Court of Appeal overturned a temporary injunction that blocked asylum seekers from being housed there.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

Two men charged after police officers injured at Epping asylum hotel protest

Two men have been charged and another remains in custody following the protests

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2025

Three men arrested after officers injured at Epping hotel protest

The protest outside the Bell Hotel came after the Government won a court challenge that means asylum seekers can continue to be housed there.

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2025

Ministers faced with fresh protests and legal battles after asylum hotel ruling

Three appeal judges described the previous judgment as ‘seriously flawed in principle’ and said the hotel could continue to be used to house migrants.

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2025

Epping asylum seeker hotel injunction overturned at Court of Appeal

Somani Hotels, which owns the Bell Hotel in Epping, challenged a temporary injunction at the Court of Appeal.

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