Police Deny Bussing Protesters to Asylum Hotel | JQJO

Essex Police denied accusations of transporting pro-refugee protesters to demonstrations outside an asylum seeker hotel in Epping. Following clashes between rival groups, resulting in injuries to police and hotel staff, 10 arrests were made. The chief constable condemned the violence, while Reform UK's Nigel Farage called for his resignation. Police clarified that officers provided a foot cordon and escorted some individuals to safety. A dispersal order has been implemented to prevent further unrest.