Hundreds of protesters gathered outside a controversial migrant hotel as police launched a huge operation to stop the event once again spilling over into violence.
Protesters in Epping marched from The Bell Hotel to the local council building where a debate was being held over the future of two establishments that have been used to house asylum seekers.
As protests raged outside, councillors in Epping unanimously voted to urge the govenrment to close The Bell Hotel and The Phoenix Hotel.
A person was arrested for breaching an order in place that prevents anyone from wearing a face covering, Essex Police said.
A total of 16 arrests were made following a protest outside the same hotel last week.
