Epping asylum hotel must be shut after 'event'
He also faced charges of inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity and harassment without violence.Supt Tim Tubbs said: "We're aware of a significant amount of public discussion around this case – and I understand that."Targeted police patrols would continue in the town due to concerns remaining among residents, he added.
Whitbread thanked police for their "rapid and effective" response and urged people to avoid speculation."The events that took place in Epping on Tuesday are both deeply disturbing and extremely concerning," he said.The local authority had "consistently and repeatedly" opposed the hotel being used to house asylum seekers, the council leader continued.He added: "It puts pressure on local services, causes understandable concern for residents, and is unfair on those placed in the hotel."The Home Office must now face the reality of the situation. Our warnings have been ignored for too long."The Home Office has been approached for a comment.
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