The force says 10 people have been arrested in connection with the demonstrations outside The Bell Hotel, which is used to house asylum seekers. We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Strictly necessary cookies are on by default. Additional cookies are off by default.

One arrest has been made as protesters gather outside a hotel in Essex believed to be housing asylum seekers.Dozens were outside The Bell Hotel, Epping, on Thursday evening, and shortly after 7.30pm police said the protest had “so far been peaceful”.

One person has been arrested as protesters again descended on a hotel in Essex that is believed to be housing asylum seekers.Dozens gathered outside The Bell Hotel in Epping on Thursday evening, following a recent string of violent protests there – although shortly after 7.