Two more men charged after protest outside migrant hotel in Epping
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.
Phillip Curson, 52, and Martin Peagram, 33, are due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.
Essex Police had previously sought to speak to the two in relation to the protest outside The Bell Hotel on July 17.
Rebecca Mundy, deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS East of England said: 'The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Essex Police to charge a further two people following the recent disorder in Epping.
'This brings the total number of individuals charged by the CPS in relation to these matters to nine.
'I would like to remind all concerned that there are active criminal proceedings against all named individuals, and they have the right to a fair trial. There must be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online that may in any way prejudice these proceedings.'
The protest on July 17 began peacefully but escalated into what officers described as 'scattered incidents of violence' targeting police and property.
The force previously said a small number of people used that demonstration as cover to commit violent disorder and criminal damage.
Eight officers were injured and a number of police vehicles were damaged as missiles were thrown.
Those previously charged by the CPS in relation to disorder outside the Epping hotel are:
– Shaun Thompson, 37, of Western Avenue, Epping, with violent disorder and criminal damage.– Lee Gower, 43, of High Street, Epping, with violent disorder and assault by beating of an emergency worker.– Aaron Elles, 28, of The Lawn, Harlow with violent disorder.– Jonathan Glover, 47, of Springfields, Waltham Abbey, with violent disorder.– Stuart Williams, 36, of Duck Lane, Thornwood, Epping, with violent disorder.– Keith Silk, 33, of Torrington Drive, Loughton, with violent disorder and criminal damage.– Dean Smith, 51, of Madells, Epping, with violent disorder.
Elles, who has pleaded guilty to violent disorder, is next due to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on August 25 while the remaining six are due to attend the same court on August 18.
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