A third person has been arrested following violent clashes outside a hotel in Essex believed to be housing asylum seekers.Eight police officers were injured following what started as a peaceful protest outside the Bell Hotel in Epping on Thursday evening.A 33-year-old man, from Loughton, was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of violent disorder and criminal damage, Essex Police said.

A third person has been arrested following violent clashes outside a hotel in Essex believed to be housing asylum seekers.Eight police officers were injured following what started as a peaceful protest outside the Bell Hotel in Epping on Thursday evening.A 33-year-old man, from Loughton, was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of violent disorder and criminal damage, Essex Police said.