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Violent disorder charge denied after Epping protest outside asylum hotel

Violent disorder charge denied after Epping protest outside asylum hotel

A 52-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to a violent disorder charge linked to a July 17 protest outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, which houses asylum seekers. Eight officers were injured and police vehicles damaged as the demonstration turned violent. Essex Police have made 24 arrests and charged 14 people. The defendant was granted conditional bail and returns to court on September 22.