Epping hotel asylum seeker jailed for 12 months over sex assaults that sparked protests

Hadush Kebatu, an asylum seeker from Ethiopia, has been jailed for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman in Epping, Essex. Kebatu's crimes led to protests outside The Bell Hotel, where he was staying. Despite claiming innocence, he was found guilty of multiple charges, including sexual assault and inciting sexual activity. The judge emphasized the severity of Kebatu's actions and highlighted the bravery of the victims in coming forward.