Police impose restrictions ahead of protests in Epping
Hotel residents and staff have been advised to remain indoors after 5pm as some have experienced verbal and physical harassment, including a resident chased and injured while returning to the hotel, the force added.Essex Police said there was an "escalation of violence" during protests on July 13, 17, 20 and 24, involving hundreds of people.The force added that officers were assaulted, missiles were thrown, vehicles were vandalised and the hotel sustained broken windows and graffiti.Essex Police said on Saturday that two more men have been charged and will appear in court after the disorder.Lee Gower, 43, of High Street, Epping, was charged with violent disorder and assault by beating of an emergency worker on July 17.He was remanded into custody and was due to appear at Colchester Magistrates' Court on Saturday.Joshua Meadows, 18, of Sunnyside Road, Epping, was charged with failing to remove an item worn and possession of cannabis on July 24.He has been bailed to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on September 24.
It comes after 10 people were charged in relation to the disorder, Essex Police said.There have also been protests outside the Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf which is reportedly set to be used to offer temporary accommodation for asylum seekers.The Epping protest was sparked by the charging of asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, with sexual assault after he allegedly attempted to kiss a 14-year-old girl.He denied the charge at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and will stand trial in August.
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