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Police deny 'bussing' claims after escorting counter-protesters to Epping migrant hotel demo 'for safety reasons'

The force said the protests began peacefully but ‘escalated to the point of disorder and criminal damage’

Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2025

Farage counter-protester claims at asylum hotel are ‘categorically wrong’, Police say

In a social media video, Farage said Essex Police chief constable should resign as a result of the claims

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

Essex Police say counter-protester transport claims ‘categorically wrong’

A series of demonstrations has taken place outside the Bell Hotel in Epping over the last week.

Evening Standard · Jul 23, 2025