Police are responding to a major incident at The Bell Hotel in Epping after protesters allegedly threw firecrackers into the premises, which is currently housing asylum seekers. The Epping Protests: Firecrackers Thrown Into The Bell Hotel Housing Migrants have heightened local tensions.
Emergency services rushed to the scene this evening amid reports of loud bangs and disorder outside the hotel. Officers remain at the location, with roads nearby cordoned off. Epping Protests: Firecrackers Thrown Into The Bell Hotel Housing Migrants continue to evolve with police presence remaining strong.
Witnesses reported seeing a crowd gather before items were thrown towards the building. It is understood no serious injuries have been reported at this stage, but police are working to establish the full circumstances related to Epping Protests: Firecrackers Thrown Into The Bell Hotel Housing Migrants.
A police spokesperson confirmed:
“We are on the scene at The Bell Hotel, Epping, following reports of firecrackers being thrown into the premises. Enquiries are ongoing.”
The incident comes after weeks of rising tensions linked to protests outside hotels being used to accommodate asylum seekers across Essex and wider parts of the UK.
Police have appealed for calm and urged anyone with information, photos, or video footage to contact them immediately.
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