Epping, The Bell Hotel
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At least 18 people have been arrested in connection with the protests, which have spiralled into violent clashes.
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.
Councillors vote to urge Government to close Epping asylum hotel - The latest protest outside the Bell Hotel was held on Thursday evening.
An Epping council leader has demanded the "immediate and permanent closure" of two asylum hotels after violence erupted outside.
But in a statement released shortly afterwards, a force spokesperson said: “There are claims on social media that Essex Police officers ‘bussed’ protesters to the protest outside the Bell Hotel on Thursday July 17. “This is categorically wrong.