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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Moment riot cops smash shield into man's face and knock his teeth out in clash after migrant ‘sexually assaulted' girl
THIS is the moment riot cops smash a shield into a man's face and knock his teeth out in a brutal clash. Violent scenes erupted outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex this week after an asylum seeker appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. Advertisement 7 Violent scenes erupted outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex this week Credit: Newsflare 7 It comes after an asylum seeker appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl Credit: Newsflare 7 One man who squared up to a riot police officer was struck in the face by a shield Credit: Newsflare 7 The man reportedly had his teeth knocked out by the blow Credit: Newsflare Video footage of the encounter shows a man in a grey vest squaring up to an officer before being struck by a riot shield. The man stumbles back clasping his mouth before he looks down at his hand to find his teeth have been knocked out. He looks in disbelief at the other protestors around him before proceeding to argue and square up to other officers. The footage also shows protestors throwing objects at the police as they form a cordon. Advertisement Read more News In the aftermath of the incident, the man told the "I was trying to talk to him (the riot officer) and he smashed me in the face with his shield," he claimed. He added that his teeth were now in his pocket. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Breaking Exclusive Essex Police Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said those behind the violence would feel the full force of the law and could expect a knock on their doors. The force confirmed eight officers were injured in the clash and two people have been arrested - one on suspicion of affray following reports of an assault during a protest on Sunday, and the other for failing to comply with dispersal orders. Shock moment cops DRIVE INTO protester while under siege from yobs as chaos erupts over small boat migrant 'sex assault' The man accused of affray, 65-year-old Dean Walters, has since been charged and the second suspect remains in custody. On Wednesday night, video footage captured the Advertisement Yobs tried to block the streets with green plastic blockades as officers navigated through angry crows. Men could be seen kicking and punching several riot vans on the road. But footage shows one man being driven into after failing to move. The protest was sparked by a 38-year-old Ethiopian asylum seeker who was arrested and later charged with three counts of sexual assault, one count of inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity and one count of harassment without violence. Advertisement Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, who had been living at the Bell Hotel, in Epping, Essex, denies sexual assault. He appeared at Colchester Magistrates' Court on Thursday, July 10, where he denied all charges. His arrest led to multiple protests in the region, culminating in the violent clashes. There are about 210 hotels under contracts with the Home Office to house migrants. Advertisement A Sun investigation revealed 339 defendants who had been living at asylum hotels had appeared in magistrate's courts already this year. Sir Keir Starmer released a statement in response to the growing tensions. "Well, I think it's obviously important that communities know that we are working to reduce the number of asylum hotels," said the PM's spokesperson. "That is a clear government policy. But it's also important that legitimate protest doesn't cross over into something else, and we would always hope that communities would respect that. Advertisement "But we are, and I think the Prime Minister is on record as saying, about the need to cut migration, both lawfully and illegal migration, and that is something that you're seeing in working on tirelessly over the last year, whether it be the agreement with the French last week or the agreement with the German government yesterday, that is a priority for this government. "It is something that requires international solutions, and that is why you're seeing this flurry of activity from this government to tackle these gangs from every possible angle.' 7 Police push protestors back Credit: Newsflare 7 The man continued to scream at police officers after the incident Credit: Newsflare Advertisement 7 There are about 210 hotels under contracts with the Home Office to house migrants. Credit: Newsflare
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Moment riot cops smash shield into man's face and knock his teeth out in clash after migrant ‘sexually assaulted' girl
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the moment riot cops smash a shield into a man's face and knock his teeth out in a brutal clash. Violent scenes erupted outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex this week after an asylum seeker appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Violent scenes erupted outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex this week Credit: Newsflare 7 It comes after an asylum seeker appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl Credit: Newsflare 7 One man who squared up to a riot police officer was struck in the face by a shield Credit: Newsflare 7 The man reportedly had his teeth knocked out by the blow Credit: Newsflare Video footage of the encounter shows a man in a grey vest squaring up to an officer before being struck by a riot shield. The man stumbles back clasping his mouth before he looks down at his hand to find his teeth have been knocked out. He looks in disbelief at the other protestors around him before proceeding to argue and square up to other officers. The footage also shows protestors throwing objects at the police as they form a cordon. In the aftermath of the incident, the man told the Mail his account of events. "I was trying to talk to him (the riot officer) and he smashed me in the face with his shield," he claimed. He added that his teeth were now in his pocket. Other footage showed yobs jumping on a moving police van and setting off flairs. Essex Police Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said those behind the violence would feel the full force of the law and could expect a knock on their doors. The force confirmed eight officers were injured in the clash and two people have been arrested - one on suspicion of affray following reports of an assault during a protest on Sunday, and the other for failing to comply with dispersal orders. Shock moment cops DRIVE INTO protester while under siege from yobs as chaos erupts over small boat migrant 'sex assault' The man accused of affray, 65-year-old Dean Walters, has since been charged and the second suspect remains in custody. On Wednesday night, video footage captured the dramatic moment a protestor was run over by a police riot van as chaos broke out. Yobs tried to block the streets with green plastic blockades as officers navigated through angry crows. Men could be seen kicking and punching several riot vans on the road. But footage shows one man being driven into after failing to move. The protest was sparked by a 38-year-old Ethiopian asylum seeker who was arrested and later charged with three counts of sexual assault, one count of inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity and one count of harassment without violence. Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, who had been living at the Bell Hotel, in Epping, Essex, denies sexual assault. He appeared at Colchester Magistrates' Court on Thursday, July 10, where he denied all charges. His arrest led to multiple protests in the region, culminating in the violent clashes. There are about 210 hotels under contracts with the Home Office to house migrants. A Sun investigation revealed 339 defendants who had been living at asylum hotels had appeared in magistrate's courts already this year. Sir Keir Starmer released a statement in response to the growing tensions. "Well, I think it's obviously important that communities know that we are working to reduce the number of asylum hotels," said the PM's spokesperson. "That is a clear government policy. But it's also important that legitimate protest doesn't cross over into something else, and we would always hope that communities would respect that. "But we are, and I think the Prime Minister is on record as saying, about the need to cut migration, both lawfully and illegal migration, and that is something that you're seeing in working on tirelessly over the last year, whether it be the agreement with the French last week or the agreement with the German government yesterday, that is a priority for this government. "It is something that requires international solutions, and that is why you're seeing this flurry of activity from this government to tackle these gangs from every possible angle.' 7 Police push protestors back Credit: Newsflare 7 The man continued to scream at police officers after the incident Credit: Newsflare
The Guardian
2 days ago
- The Guardian
Third person arrested after violent clashes outside Essex hotel for asylum seekers
A third person has been arrested after violent clashes outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Essex, police said. Eight police officers were injured in what started as a peaceful protest outside the Bell hotel in Epping on Thursday evening. A 33-year-old man from Loughton was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of violent disorder and criminal damage, Essex police said. He is in custody waiting to be questioned. Two people were arrested on Friday in relation to the protests. Riot police wore helmets while crowds of men, some masked, surrounded a small counter-demonstration by anti-racism activists. Counter-demonstrators and police were pelted with plastic bottles, eggs and flour but the violence worsened as those in the crowd directly attacked officers and vandalised police vans. Dean Walters, 65, of Corner Meadow in Harlow, has been charged with affray and will appear at court in September after a separate protest on Sunday 13 July. A second man arrested for a breach of a dispersal order has been released on conditional bail. Thursday's demonstration was the latest in a series of protests outside the hotel since an asylum seeker was charged with three counts of sexual assault. Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, from Ethiopia, who denied the offences when he appeared at Chelmsford magistrates court on Thursday, was remanded in custody before a two-day trial next month. Ch Supt Simon Anslow said: 'The events in Epping on Thursday were shocking and have no place in our neighbourhoods. We understand the concerns of the local community and support everyone's right to peaceful protest. 'Unfortunately, across social media we are seeing inflammatory comments which suggest we were supporting and enabling certain protesters. This is categorically not true. We police without fear or favour, remaining impartial at all times and have legal responsibilities to ensure peaceful protest is facilitated. 'Officers will act robustly and swiftly towards anyone intent on disrupting the local community's right to have their voices heard.' Essex police's assistant chief constable Stuart Hooper had urged people not to attend any future protests outside the hotel that have been discussed on social media.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Third arrest after clashes outside Essex hotel ‘housing asylum seekers'
A third person has been arrested following violent clashes outside a hotel in Essex believed to be housing asylum seekers. Eight police officers were injured following what started as a peaceful protest outside the Bell Hotel in Epping on Thursday evening. A 33-year-old man, from Loughton, was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of violent disorder and criminal damage, Essex Police said. He is in custody waiting to be questioned. Dean Walters, 65, of Corner Meadow in Harlow, has been charged with affray and will appear at court in September following a separate protest on Sunday. A second man arrested for a breach of a dispersal order has been released on conditional bail. Thursday's demonstration was the latest in a series of protests outside the hotel since 38-year-old asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was charged with sexual assault following an incident where he is alleged to have attempted to kiss a 14-year-old girl. He denied the charge when he appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Thursday. Chief Superintendent Simon Anslow said: 'The events in Epping on Thursday were shocking and have no place in our neighbourhoods. 'We understand the concerns of the local community and support everyone's right to peaceful protest. 'Unfortunately, across social media we are seeing inflammatory comments which suggest we were supporting and enabling certain protesters. 'This is categorically not true. We police without fear or favour, remaining impartial at all times and have legal responsibilities to ensure peaceful protest is facilitated. 'Officers will act robustly and swiftly towards anyone intent on disrupting the local community's right to have their voices heard.' On Friday afternoon, a security guard remained on site at the Bell Hotel, opening the gate in the fencing and the door of the hotel to let people in and out. Fencing has since been put up to surround the hotel, accompanied by no entry signs. There are also warnings forbidding photography and filming in the vicinity of the hotel.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Third arrest after clashes outside Essex hotel ‘housing asylum seekers'
A third person has been arrested following violent clashes outside a hotel in Essex believed to be housing asylum seekers. Eight police officers were injured following what started as a peaceful protest outside the Bell Hotel in Epping on Thursday evening. A 33-year-old man, from Loughton, was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of violent disorder and criminal damage, Essex Police said. He is in custody waiting to be questioned. Dean Walters, 65, of Corner Meadow in Harlow, has been charged with affray and will appear at court in September following a separate protest on Sunday. A second man arrested for a breach of a dispersal order has been released on conditional bail. Thursday's demonstration was the latest in a series of protests outside the hotel since 38-year-old asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was charged with sexual assault following an incident where he is alleged to have attempted to kiss a 14-year-old girl. He denied the charge when he appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Thursday. Chief Superintendent Simon Anslow said: 'The events in Epping on Thursday were shocking and have no place in our neighbourhoods. 'We understand the concerns of the local community and support everyone's right to peaceful protest. 'Unfortunately, across social media we are seeing inflammatory comments which suggest we were supporting and enabling certain protesters. 'This is categorically not true. We police without fear or favour, remaining impartial at all times and have legal responsibilities to ensure peaceful protest is facilitated. 'Officers will act robustly and swiftly towards anyone intent on disrupting the local community's right to have their voices heard.'
