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.
Police have appealed for calm and urged anyone with information, photos, or video footage to contact them immediately.
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