"Protesters have clashed with police outside a hotel believed to be housing asylum seekers. Fireworks were let off and eggs were thrown during the demonstration."
"Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, a 38-year-old man, denied attempting to kiss a 14-year-old girl and appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court for the hearing."
"Essex Police closed a section of High Road in Epping for public safety amid protests and stated, 'We will not tolerate any criminality on our streets.'"
"A man was arrested on suspicion of affray following an assault during a protest outside the Bell Hotel, highlighting tensions between protesters and police."
Protesters clashed with police outside a hotel in Epping, Essex, believed to house asylum seekers. Tensions escalated with fireworks being set off and eggs thrown. The demonstration follows accusations against Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, a 38-year-old man, who denied trying to kiss a 14-year-old girl in court. Police reported that one arrest was made on suspicion of affray after an assault during a previous protest. Essex Police closed High Road for public safety, emphasizing zero tolerance for criminal actions related to the protests.
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