Two Jailed Over Violent Disorder at Epping Asylum Hotel

Jonathan Glover and Charlie Land have been jailed for violent disorder during anti-migrant protests outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Epping, Essex. The sentences follow disorder at the asylum hotel, with both men receiving custodial terms.

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Two men jailed for violent disorder at anti-migrant protests outside asylum seeker hotel

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BBC Published 19 August 2026

Two jailed for violent disorder at asylum hotel

Jonathan Glover and Charlie Land receive custodial sentences following disorder in Epping.

Sky Published 19 August 2026

Two men jailed for violent disorder at anti-migrant protests outside asylum seeker hotel

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