Protests in Epping demonstrated solidarity with refugees, focusing on tensions related to a hotel housing asylum seekers. Campaigners from Stand Up To Racism marched while chanting supportive slogans and carrying anti-racism placards. Local residents witnessed the procession, with some demonstrators attempting to stop filming of the event. Weyman Bennett, co-convener of the protest, expressed concerns about violent actions against demonstrators. Police responded to escalating violence with strict measures to maintain order and ensure safety at the protests.
Anti-racism protesters have marched through Epping in a show of solidarity with refugees, chanting 'Refugees are welcome here' and 'Whose streets? Our streets' as tensions rise over asylum seekers.
Weyman Bennett, co-convener of Stand Up To Racism, stated, 'We're happy to demonstrate but we're not happy to be attacked by thugs, racists and hooligans' amidst recent violent protests.
Local residents observed the march from their driveways, while some demonstrators attempted to prevent filming, indicating a tense atmosphere surrounding the protests.
Following violent protests, police have implemented strict measures after local authorities described the situation as an 'escalation of violence' in the community.
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