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There have been a series of demonstrations outside the Bell Hotel in Epping since an asylum seeker was charged with sexual assault.

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Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington, of Essex Police, denied an accusation made by the Clacton MP.

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

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

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