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Migrant who sexually assaulted girl, 14, wants to be deported, court told

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was convicted of sexual assaulting the teenager and a woman following a three-day trial.

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025

Men accused of violent disorder outside Epping migrant hotel set for trial

A judge at Chelmsford Crown Court set two separate trial dates for next year

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2025

After the Epping Forest case, the government needs to be bold and build asylum housing that works

Over recent weeks, the interim injunction to halt the housing of asylum seekers at the Bell hotel in Epping has thrown government plans into crisis. The Home Office has now successfully appealed this judgment but does still need to come up with another plan for housing asylum seekers in the…

The Conversation · Sep 12, 2025

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Essex leaders call for ‘breathing space’ in Epping after summer of protests

In an open letter, local government leaders for the area have said they acknowledge the right to peaceful protest and called for calm.

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025

Resident of Epping hotel ‘assaulted’ outside property, police say

Police received reports that a resident of the hotel was assaulted outside the property, Essex Police said.

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2025

Man arrested and dispersal order put in place in Epping

The order grants police extra powers.

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2025

Epping Council applying to Supreme Court over asylum seekers at The Bell Hotel after legal challenge rejected

The legal challenge, which centred around migrants being housed at The Bell Hotel, was rejected by the Court of Appeal

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

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Asylum seeker facing jail for sexual assaults that sparked Epping protests

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was found guilty of five offences on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Epping asylum hotel resident guilty of sex assaults that sparked anti-migrant protests

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu ‘s arrest sparked mass anti-migrant protests and counter-demonstrations that spread across the UK

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Man whose arrest sparked asylum hotel protests found guilty of sexual assault

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu assaulted a woman and a girl days after arriving in the UK on a small boat

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Asylum seeker hotel resident guilty of sexual assaults days after arriving in UK

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu’s behaviour sparked protests in Epping and across the country.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Epping asylum hotel resident found guilty of sexual assault

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu found guilty of two counts of sexual assault, against 14-year-old girl and a woman

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2025

Police continue investigations into disorder at asylum seeker hotel protests

Multiple demonstrations have been held outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex since July 13.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Home Office loses bid to delay trial of Epping asylum seeker hotel use claim

The Home Office said that Epping Forest District Council’s legal claim against Somani Hotels should be delayed by six weeks.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

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The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

Epping council refused permission to appeal asylum hotel decision

The Bell Hotel in Epping became the focal point of several demonstrations and counter-protests in recent weeks

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

Permission for council to appeal over Epping hotel decision refused

The Bell Hotel in Epping became the focal point of several demonstrations and counter-protests in recent weeks.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025

Council leader calls for protests to end at Essex asylum hotel

Chris Whitbread says Epping families ‘need respite’ while officials press case in the courts

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

Council leader urges calm in Epping protests as schools return

The Bell Hotel in Epping became the focal point of several demonstrations and counter-protests in recent weeks.

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Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

Epping Council refused permission to appeal ruling over asylum seekers at The Bell Hotel in Supreme Court

The Court of Appeal refused the application of the local authority in Essex to appeal to the higher court

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

Man and woman charged after protests over asylum hotel in Epping

Essex Police stressed that nobody had been arrested for unfurling a flag.

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

Mother who flew Union Jack from council building at Epping protest hits out at 'disgusting' arrest

Sarah White, who is a Reform UK member, has been released after spending 24 hours in police custody

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025

Protester who assaulted police officer at Epping migrant hotel demo avoids jail

Jimmy Hillard, of Loughton, Essex, admitted to assault of an emergency worker at a protest outside the Bell Hotel

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025

Man denies violent disorder at Epping migrant hotel protest

Charlie Land, 23, of Hatfield, Hertfordshire, denied the charge at a hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025

Yvette Cooper to suspend new refugee family reunion applications as she unveils asylum crackdown - live

Home secretary Yvette Cooper says the first asylum seekers to be returned to France under a new deal will begin later this month

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025

Awkward moment Nick Robinson reminds Chris Philp he opened Bell Hotel for asylum seekers

Nick Robinson reminded Chris Philp that he, as immigration minister under the Conservative government, opened up the use of the Bell Hotel in Epping for the use of housing asylum seekers during a live interview on BBC Radio 4 on Monday, 1 September.

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