Epping hotel for migrants puts public at 'unacceptable' risk, council tells court

Published: 8/15/2025
Epping hotel for migrants puts public at 'unacceptable' risk, council tells court
Epping Forest Council seeks injunction to stop Bell Hotel housing asylum seekers due to public safety risks, impacting local community. Protests erupted following arrest of a resident on criminal charges, leading to disturbances. Court hears concerns over tension, safety near schools, and impact on locals, with ongoing legal battle between council and hotel.