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A man accused of violent disorder during protests against housing asylum seekers at the Bell Hotel in Epping appeared in court, with police injured during clashes that turned violent after initially peaceful demonstrations. The protests followed allegations against a hotel resident, leading to calls for the hotel to be closed, and ongoing police investigations.
Protests erupted outside a hotel in Epping housing asylum seekers, with six arrests made amid escalating tensions over immigration and a recent sexual assault charge against an asylum seeker. The demonstrations, which turned violent, were fueled by local opposition and misinformation, leading police to disperse crowds and increase patrols. The local council opposes the use of the hotel for housing asylum seekers, citing concerns about the location.
A large protest outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, believed to house asylum seekers, turned violent with bottles and flares thrown at police, leading to arrests and a police order to remove face coverings until Monday. The unrest followed the arrest of an asylum seeker accused of sexual assault, and police have vowed to respond firmly to any further disorder.