Protesters face charges after Epping hotel demonstration turns violent

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Three men are accused of violent disorder after a protest outside the Bell Hotel in Epping turned chaotic in July 2025. The court heard that hundreds of protesters gathered, leading to public disorder. Police used force and escorted counter-demonstrators, but the situation escalated. The trial involves allegations of damaging hotel property and attacking police vehicles, with defendants denying the charges and claiming self-defense.


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