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BreakingNews.ie
5 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Sixteen arrested after protest outside migrant hotel near London
Police in England have arrested 16 people after a protest outside a migrant hotel last week. Officers said a small number of people had used a peaceful demonstration last Thursday as cover to commit violent disorder and criminal damage. Advertisement The protest, outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, began peacefully but escalated into what officers described as 'scattered incidents of violence' targeting police and property. Eight officers were injured and a number of police vehicles were damaged as missiles were thrown. Police want to speak to Martin Peagram Six people have been charged, including Kenneth Blissett (34), of Long Banks, Harlow, Essex, who was charged on Thursday with theft of police equipment and possession of an offensive weapon. He remains on bail and will appear at Colchester Magistrates' Court on September 30th. Advertisement Another man in his 20s was detained at an address in Harlow at about 5.45pm on Wednesday on suspicion of violent disorder. He remains in custody for questioning and police say they have seized evidence from the scene. Officers are also appealing for information about two men they want to speak to in connection with the violence. Police are also looking for Philip Curson Martin Peagram (33), who has links to Stansted, Essex, is described as 6ft, of slim build, with short brown hair and facial stubble. Advertisement Philip Curson (52), who has no fixed address, is 5ft 8in, stocky, with short brown hair and full tattoo sleeves on both arms, as well as tattoos on his neck. Essex Police said they are no longer seeking Shaun Thompson (37), who was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and remains in custody. Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said: 'We'd promised that we'd continue our investigations into the unacceptable actions of a small number of people who chose to take advantage of peaceful protest to try to cause harm to people in Epping or to property. 'We've been analysing footage and we have investigators and trained detectives working on this operation. Advertisement 'We are identifying suspects and there will be more arrests in the coming days. 'Put simply, if you turn up to try to cause trouble, you won't get away with it.' Detectives have also released body-worn video showing one of the arrests. The latest developments come as police are braced for further protests, and the British government and law enforcement have vowed to act swiftly if unrest spreads. Advertisement The Epping protest was sparked by the charging of asylum-seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu (38) with sexual assault after he allegedly attempted to kiss a 14-year-old girl. He denied the charge at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and will stand trial in August. The protest has drawn national attention and sparked a political row in Britain, with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage calling for Essex Police Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington to resign over claims that officers transported left-wing protesters to the scene, claims the chief constable has denied.
The Independent
5 days ago
- The Independent
Sixteen arrested after protest outside migrant hotel in Epping
Police have arrested 16 people after a protest outside a migrant hotel last week. Essex Police said a small number of people had used a peaceful demonstration last Thursday as cover to commit violent disorder and criminal damage. The protest, outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, began peacefully but escalated into what officers described as 'scattered incidents of violence' targeting police and property. Eight officers were injured and a number of police vehicles were damaged as missiles were thrown. Six people have been charged, including Kenneth Blissett, 34, of Long Banks, Harlow, Essex, who was charged on Thursday with theft of police equipment and possession of an offensive weapon. He remains on bail and will appear at Colchester Magistrates' Court on September 30. Another man in his 20s was detained at an address in Harlow at about 5.45pm on Wednesday on suspicion of violent disorder. He remains in custody for questioning and police say they have seized evidence from the scene. Officers are also appealing for information about two men they want to speak to in connection with the violence. Martin Peagram, 33, who has links to Stansted, Essex, is described as 6ft, of slim build, with short brown hair and facial stubble. Philip Curson, 52, who has no fixed address, is 5ft 8in, stocky, with short brown hair and full tattoo sleeves on both arms, as well as tattoos on his neck. Essex Police said they are no longer seeking Shaun Thompson, 37, who was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and remains in custody. Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said: 'We'd promised that we'd continue our investigations into the unacceptable actions of a small number of people who chose to take advantage of peaceful protest to try to cause harm to people in Epping or to property. 'We've been analysing footage and we have investigators and trained detectives working on this operation. 'We are identifying suspects and there will be more arrests in the coming days. 'Put simply, if you turn up to try to cause trouble, you won't get away with it.' Detectives have also released body-worn video showing one of the arrests. The latest developments come as police are braced for further protests, and the Government and law enforcement have vowed to act swiftly if unrest spreads. The Epping protest was sparked by the charging of asylum-seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, with sexual assault after he allegedly attempted to kiss a 14-year-old girl. He denied the charge at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and will stand trial in August. The protest has drawn national attention and sparked a political row, with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage calling for Essex Police Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington to resign over claims that officers transported left-wing protesters to the scene, claims the chief constable has denied.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Sixteen arrested after protest outside migrant hotel in Epping
Police have arrested 16 people after a protest outside a migrant hotel last week. Essex Police said a small number of people had used a peaceful demonstration last Thursday as cover to commit violent disorder and criminal damage. The protest, outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, began peacefully but escalated into what officers described as 'scattered incidents of violence' targeting police and property. Eight officers were injured and a number of police vehicles were damaged as missiles were thrown. Six people have been charged, including Kenneth Blissett, 34, of Long Banks, Harlow, Essex, who was charged on Thursday with theft of police equipment and possession of an offensive weapon. He remains on bail and will appear at Colchester Magistrates' Court on September 30. Another man in his 20s was detained at an address in Harlow at about 5.45pm on Wednesday on suspicion of violent disorder. He remains in custody for questioning and police say they have seized evidence from the scene. Officers are also appealing for information about two men they want to speak to in connection with the violence. Martin Peagram, 33, who has links to Stansted, Essex, is described as 6ft, of slim build, with short brown hair and facial stubble. Philip Curson, 52, who has no fixed address, is 5ft 8in, stocky, with short brown hair and full tattoo sleeves on both arms, as well as tattoos on his neck. Essex Police said they are no longer seeking Shaun Thompson, 37, who was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and remains in custody. Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said: 'We'd promised that we'd continue our investigations into the unacceptable actions of a small number of people who chose to take advantage of peaceful protest to try to cause harm to people in Epping or to property. 'We've been analysing footage and we have investigators and trained detectives working on this operation. 'We are identifying suspects and there will be more arrests in the coming days. 'Put simply, if you turn up to try to cause trouble, you won't get away with it.' Detectives have also released body-worn video showing one of the arrests. The latest developments come as police are braced for further protests, and the Government and law enforcement have vowed to act swiftly if unrest spreads. The Epping protest was sparked by the charging of asylum-seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, with sexual assault after he allegedly attempted to kiss a 14-year-old girl. He denied the charge at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and will stand trial in August. The protest has drawn national attention and sparked a political row, with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage calling for Essex Police Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington to resign over claims that officers transported left-wing protesters to the scene, claims the chief constable has denied.
Sky News
5 days ago
- Sky News
Epping disorder: Police launch appeal to find three men
Police have launched an appeal to find three men in connection with violent disorder outside a hotel housing asylum seekers last week. Essex Police said they need to speak to Martin Peagram, 33, Shaun Thompson, 37, and Philip Curson, 52, after an initially peaceful demonstration outside the Bell Hotel in Epping on 17 July escalated into clashes between protesters and police. Mr Peagram has links to Stansted, while Mr Thompson has connections to Epping, the force said. Mr Curson has no last known address. Officers ask anyone who has seen the men or has any information as to their whereabouts to contact police. Protesters have repeatedly gathered outside the hotel after an asylum seeker was arrested and charged with offences against a teenager earlier this month, eight days after arriving in the UK via boat. 6:24 Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, from Ethiopia, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court last Thursday, where he denied trying to kiss a 14-year-old girl. Kebatu is due to stand trial in August. On the day he appeared in court, tensions boiled over outside the hotel, leaving eight officers injured. A total of 16 arrests have been made so far, and six people have been charged, four with violent disorder, one with failing to remove a face covering when directed and one with theft of police equipment as well as possession of an offensive weapon. 2:53 Essex Police said it was still working to identify other suspects it believes are responsible for "damaging police vehicles, throwing projectiles at officers and assaulting them". "We've been analysing footage and we have investigators and trained detectives working on this operation. We are identifying suspects, and there will be more arrests in the coming days, Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said. As Epping braces for another protest, the force issued a dispersal order, which will be in place from 2pm on Thursday until 8am on Friday to "ensure our community in Epping is safe". The order covers an area including the town centre and transport hubs and networks like the tube station. It gives police the power to direct anyone suspected of committing anti-social behaviour, or planning to do so, to leave the area or face arrest. "Where there has been previous protest activity, we have seen sustained anti-social behaviour in addition to any disorder that we have dealt with during the protest itself," Chief Superintendent Simon Anslow said. "This order will not prevent lawful and peaceful protest, but ensure people are safe both during and after the planned activity."
