EPPING migrant protesters were seen popping champagne to celebrate a High Court ruling that will see asylum seekers booted out of the Bell Hotel.
Just hours after the landmark ruling was handed down protesters were seen rejoicing over the news.
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A High Court judge granted Epping Forest District Council a temporary injunction to block asylum seekers being housed in the Essex hotel.
The landmark move was widely celebrated and could spell an end to every migrant hotel, which are funded by UK taxpayers.
Protesters were seen rejoicing outside the hotel in Essex today, popping bottles of champagne, spraying the drink in the air and waving Union Jacks.
Crowds of local families and activists gathered outside the hotel as the news was passed down that migrants would now be booted out of the premises.
Families partying outside the hotel told The Sun the ruling will set a precedent for the other hotels across the UK.
“Send them home and protect our kids,” the growing crowd can be heard shouting and hundreds of cars have driven past honking their horns in support.
Champagne was popped and sprayed across the hotel sign, but the protest still remained relatively peaceful.
A few migrants made their way inside the hotel but not before anti- immigration protesters shouted at them to leave the area.
Men, women, teens and children screamed “pack your bags” at the blank faced migrants as they were escorted into the hotel by police officers.
One jubilant protester told GB News: “I’m elated it has paid off. We’ve been protesting week after week and it’s worked. I’m so happy.
“Keep us safe. That’s all we ask for.”
There were chants of “save our kids” as protesters waving Union Jacks and St George’s Cross flags heard the ruling.
Protesters held up signs and placards declaring “we want Epping safe” and “clear them out” as they celebrated what they saw as a victory.
The ruling today was welcomed by Reform leader Nigel Farage, who said: “This is a victory for the parents and concerned residents of Epping. They do not want their young women being assaulted on the streets.
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AFPProtests were sparked when a migrant staying in the hotel was charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl[/caption]
“This community stood up bravely, despite being slandered as far right, and have won. They represent the vast majority of decent people in this country.
“Young, undocumented males who break into the UK illegally should NOT be free to walk the streets anywhere. They must be detained and deported.
“I hope that Epping provides inspiration to others across the country.”
Chris Whitbread, the leader of Epping Forest District Council, said he was “delighted” with the decision and called it “great news for our residents.”
It comes after weeks of protests were sparked when a migrant staying at the hotel was charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
Up to 2,000 activists had marched on the building in just one demonstration previously.
Some far-Right thugs joined some of the unrest and launched themselves on riot vans, smashed windshields and ripped off wingmirrors in senseless displays of “hooliganism.”
A total of 28 people have been arrested in relation to disorder at the hotel, and 16 of them have been charged.
The hotel housed migrants from May 2020 to March 2021, then from October 2022 to April 2024.
The hotel’s owners, Somani Hotels Limited, said the council never instigated any formal enforcement proceedings against this use.
In court Somani had argued that contracts to house asylum seekers had been a “financial lifeline.”
Lawyers for the firm also argued that political views were no grounds for an injunction and branded the ruling “draconian.”
The local authority argued that the Bell Hotel had breached planning regulations by failing to operate the premises for its designated purpose.
The ruling from Judge Mr Justice Eyre will force the owners of the Bell Hotel to remove migrants from the accommodation within 14 days.
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