Protests erupted outside a hotel in Epping, Essex, housing asylum seekers, following the arrest of a migrant accused of sexual assault. Over 100 demonstrators clashed with police, leading to six arrests. The protests escalated from a peaceful gathering to violence, with police reporting injuries and damage to vehicles. Local authorities condemned the protests and expressed concerns about the suitability of the hotel for housing asylum seekers. The situation reflects rising tensions over asylum policies in the UK.