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Epping council votes to urge government to shut asylum hotel

On Thursday, Epping Forest District Council unanimously approved a motion urging the Government to shut down the Bell Hotel in Essex, which is currently used to accommodate asylum seekers, on a permanent basis without delay.
The vote followed several serious incidents and large-scale protests sparked by the arrest of Ethiopian asylum seeker Hadush Kebatu, accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
More than 1,000 people attended demonstrations since July 13, which began peacefully but escalated with missiles thrown injuring eight officers and damaging police vehicles.
Essex Police have detained 18 individuals, with seven facing charges related to violent disorder and similar offenses, while Chief Ben-Julian Harrington described how disruptive elements took over the second demonstration, and investigators continue to examine the events.
The council and Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner allege the Government's use of unsuitable hotels has endangered safety and worsened tensions, prompting urgent calls for safer asylum policies.

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Sky News UK

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Epping council demands government 'immediately' close asylum hotel – as Home Office works to 'restore order'

At least 18 people have been arrested in connection with protests outside Epping's Bell Hotel, which have spiralled into violent clashes.

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The Gateway Pundit

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The Echo UK

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'Migrant hotel': Epping council unanimously urge Government to close hotel

In a vote yesterday, Epping council has unanimously passed a motion to urge the Government “to immediately and permanently close” a…

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Epping Forest Guardian

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Epping councillors vote to urge Government to close asylum hotel

Epping Council has unanimously voted to urge the Government to close a hotel housing asylum seekers following a series of protests around the site in Essex.

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The Telegraph

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Father of girl ‘assaulted’ by migrant ‘backs anti-hotel protests’

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18 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

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Council votes to shut asylum hotel after furious clashes erupt in town

Multiple demonstrations have been held outside the Bell Hotel in Epping since July 13 after an asylum seeker was charged with allegedly attempting to kiss a 14-year-old girl.

19 hours ago·United Kingdom

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