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Man told to expect jail over asylum hotel disorder

Man told to expect jail over asylum hotel disorder

Summary

A man in Epping, Essex, is expecting jail time for causing violent disorder during a protest against a hotel being used to house asylum seekers. Multiple people were arrested due to this protest. Some of those arrested have been charged or are awaiting further legal proceedings.

Key Facts

  • A man named Dean Smith pleaded guilty to causing violent disorder at a protest.
  • The protest took place outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, which is used to house asylum seekers.
  • Dean Smith will be sentenced on October 6.
  • Twenty-eight people were arrested related to the protest, with 16 facing charges.
  • Some defendants have denied charges of violent disorder and other related offences.
  • The protests occurred after a hotel resident was charged with sexual assault and other crimes.
  • The man from the hotel charged with these crimes is named Hadush Kebatu; he has denied the charges.
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