Violent protest erupts in UK after asylum seeker charged with sexual assault
An anti-immigrant protest in the UK turned violent as protesters attacked police outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. The unrest was sparked by the arrest of an asylum seeker on sexual assault charges. Right-wing agitators are being blamed for inciting the violence.
Anti-immigrant protesters attacked UK police outside a hotel in south-east England housing asylum seekers. Six arrested after turning violent, throwing missiles at police and damaging vans, Essex police said. Violence flared outside Bell Hotel in Epping after police arrested an asylum seeker on sexual assault charges. Chief Superintendent Simon Anslow condemned the 'mindless thuggery' and warned of consequences. Protest initially peaceful but escalated into violence. Police have an order to arrest face-covering individuals.
Protesters marched with placards reading 'Save our kids' and 'Deport foreign rapists' after asylum seeker charged with sexual assault. Charges relate to alleged incidents with a 14-year-old girl. Right-wing agitators blamed for inciting violence. Unrest follows anti-immigration riots last year. Police injured in protests across England. Two men arrested for violent disorder and criminal damage. Dispersal order in place to prevent further trouble.
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