Epping

Charges Dropped Against Sarah White Who Was Arrested for Unfurling Union Flag During Epping Migrant Hotel Protest

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Sarah White

The controversy surrounding a local protest in the quiet Essex town of Epping has taken a dramatic turn after charges were dropped against Sarah White, a 40-year-old woman who became a symbolic figure for some residents during a tense standoff over migrant accommodation at the Bell Hotel. The decision by prosecutors to withdraw the case … Read more

Three Arrested After Police Officers Injured in Protest Outside Bell Hotel in Epping

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Protest Outside Bell Hotel

On Friday, August 29, 2025, a protest outside Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, turned chaotic, resulting in the arrest of three men and injuries to two police officers. The demonstration was sparked by a Court of Appeal ruling that overturned a temporary injunction, allowing the hotel to continue housing 138 asylum seekers. The ruling reignited … Read more