Overview

• A dispersal order from 12pm Sunday to 8am Monday covers Epping town centre and transport hubs to prevent further disorder at The Bell Hotel.
• Ten people have been charged with violent disorder and assault on emergency workers following weekend clashes, and two additional arrests were recorded.
• Counter-protests organised by Stand Up to Racism drew around 700 participants to oppose the anti-migrant demonstrations on Sunday.
• Extremist groups such as Homeland and Patriotic Alternative have continued to mobilise at the rallies, while Tommy Robinson signalled he may not attend.
• Local MP Kemi Badenoch and Epping council leader Chris Whitbread have intensified calls to close the hotel, citing community safety and cohesion concerns.