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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Fresh Epping hotel protests tonight after migrant charged with sexual assault
ESSEX Police have issued advice as fresh protests are planned outside the Bell Hotel in Epping tonight after migrant residing there was charged with sexual assault yesterday. Tonight's protest follows charges against Syrian national Mohammed Sharwarq, 32, who resides at the hotel and appeared before Chelmsford Magistrates' Court yesterday on a charge of sexual assault, two counts of common assault and four of assault by beating. Police retain previous powers to ask protesters to remove face coverings in the area outside the hotel, which has been the scene of protests for weeks after another man, Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, was charged with sexual assault. The 38-year-old is accused of attempting to kiss a 14-year-old girl, he denies the charges and is due to stand trial this month. A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "We are aware of a planned peaceful protest this evening in Epping, and we have a full policing plan in place to ensure the safety of everyone in attendance and those resident in the area. "New fencing is in place at a site opposite the hotel, which will assist us in facilitating the protest, maintaining road safety and minimising disruption to everyone driving in Epping this evening. The former taller fencing has been removed. "Our officers at the protest site have all of the measures previously in place available to use should they believe there may be a risk of serious disorder or serious disruption in the area. Read more Three south Essex schools celebrate record-breaking year of A-Level results Air ambulance lands after reports of medical emergency at Shoebury Asda Twelve-year-old Basildon girl bailed after arrest in seaside resort murder probe 'Constant fear': Family plea after SIX horror crashes outside south Essex home "This would allow them to set restrictions on any assembly or procession, to enforce the removal of face coverings and to ensure dispersal if required. "However, because of the recent peaceful protests there are no orders in place for this evening's event at this time. "We trust that those who have protested peacefully in previous weeks will continue to do so. "Our Liaison Teams will be at the scene throughout the evening once again today." The housing of asylum seekers at hotels has come under increasing scrutiny in recent weeks, with Epping Forest District Council applying for an interim High Court injunction in a bid to stop asylum seekers from being housed at the Bell Hotel.
Sky News
2 days ago
- Sky News
Man staying at hotel that has been focus of protests denies sexual assault charge
A man staying at a hotel that has been the focus of a series of protests has denied a charge of sexual assault and faces a trial next month. Mohammed Sharwarq, a 32-year-old Syrian national, was arrested after police were called to the Bell Hotel on the Epping High Road in Essex yesterday, police said. Sharwarq, who is alleged to have kissed a man on the neck, indicated a plea of not guilty to a charge of sexual assault at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court today. He indicated guilty pleas to six further charges concerning four complainants - with two counts of common assault and four of assault by beating. Sharwarq is alleged to have punched a man in the face, thrown an object at a man, slapped a third man in the face and attempted to punch a fourth. Sky News understands the alleged offences took place inside the hotel between 25 July and 12 August. District judge Lynette Woodrow remanded Sharwarq, who was assisted in court by an Arabic interpreter, in custody until his trial on 30 September. The arrest followed weeks of protests outside the hotel.
North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Migrant residing at Epping asylum seeker hotel is charged with sexual assault
Essex Police said Syrian national Mohammed Sharwarq, who resides at the Bell Hotel in Epping, was due to appear before Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. The 32-year-old has been charged with sexual assault, two counts of common assault and four of assault by beating which are said to have happened between July 25 and August 12. A series of protests have been held outside the Bell Hotel in recent weeks after another man, Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, was charged with sexual assault. The 38-year-old, who is accused of attempting to kiss a 14-year-old girl, denies the charges and is due to stand trial this month. Epping Forest District Council has applied for an interim High Court injunction in a bid to stop asylum seekers from being housed at the hotel. In a statement, Essex Police said: 'A man will appear in court today to face criminal charges after officers were called to the Bell Hotel on Epping High Road on Tuesday, August 12. 'A 32-year-old man was arrested and questioned. 'Mohammed Sharwarq, a Syrian national who resides at the Bell Hotel, Epping, has been charged with the following offences: two counts of common assault; four counts of assault by beating; one count of sexual assault on a male contrary to section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. 'The offences are alleged to have taken place between July 25 and August 12. 'He has been remanded in custody and was due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday August 13. 'Officers are not currently seeking any other suspects in relation with this case.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Migrant residing at Epping asylum seeker hotel is charged with sexual assault
A migrant residing at a hotel that has been the focus of a series of protests has been charged with alleged offences including sexual assault. Essex Police said Syrian national Mohammed Sharwarq, who resides at the Bell Hotel in Epping, was due to appear before Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. The 32-year-old has been charged with sexual assault, two counts of common assault and four of assault by beating which are said to have happened between July 25 and August 12. A series of protests have been held outside the Bell Hotel in recent weeks after another man, Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, was charged with sexual assault. The 38-year-old, who is accused of attempting to kiss a 14-year-old girl, denies the charges and is due to stand trial this month. Epping Forest District Council has applied for an interim High Court injunction in a bid to stop asylum seekers from being housed at the hotel. In a statement, Essex Police said: 'A man will appear in court today to face criminal charges after officers were called to the Bell Hotel on Epping High Road on Tuesday, August 12. 'A 32-year-old man was arrested and questioned. 'Mohammed Sharwarq, a Syrian national who resides at the Bell Hotel, Epping, has been charged with the following offences: two counts of common assault; four counts of assault by beating; one count of sexual assault on a male contrary to section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. 'The offences are alleged to have taken place between July 25 and August 12. 'He has been remanded in custody and was due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday August 13. 'Officers are not currently seeking any other suspects in relation with this case.'
Rhyl Journal
2 days ago
- Rhyl Journal
Migrant residing at Epping asylum seeker hotel is charged with sexual assault
Essex Police said Syrian national Mohammed Sharwarq, who resides at the Bell Hotel in Epping, was due to appear before Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. The 32-year-old has been charged with sexual assault, two counts of common assault and four of assault by beating which are said to have happened between July 25 and August 12. A series of protests have been held outside the Bell Hotel in recent weeks after another man, Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, was charged with sexual assault. The 38-year-old, who is accused of attempting to kiss a 14-year-old girl, denies the charges and is due to stand trial this month. Epping Forest District Council has applied for an interim High Court injunction in a bid to stop asylum seekers from being housed at the hotel. In a statement, Essex Police said: 'A man will appear in court today to face criminal charges after officers were called to the Bell Hotel on Epping High Road on Tuesday, August 12. 'A 32-year-old man was arrested and questioned. 'Mohammed Sharwarq, a Syrian national who resides at the Bell Hotel, Epping, has been charged with the following offences: two counts of common assault; four counts of assault by beating; one count of sexual assault on a male contrary to section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. 'The offences are alleged to have taken place between July 25 and August 12. 'He has been remanded in custody and was due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court today, Wednesday August 13. 'Officers are not currently seeking any other suspects in relation with this case.'
