Far-right supporters attack police after protest against Essex hotel for asylum seekers

Riot police deployed to anti-immigration flashpoint in Epping as far right seeks to exploit local tensions

Far-right supporters have attacked police as violence erupted following a protest outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Essex.

Hundreds of people had earlier staged a fresh demonstration outside the hotel in Epping that has become a flashpoint of anti-immigration protest, days after two security guards were seriously assaulted during a previous gathering.