Police have confirmed a van 'made contact' with a protester outside a 'migrant hotel' in Epping last night.
A statement from the Metropolitan Police said: "Met officers attended Epping, Essex on the evening of Thursday, 17 July, following a request by Essex Police to support with an ongoing protest and counter-protest.
"On arrival, officers were met with significant hostility from protestors, with police vehicles damaged and officers threatened with violence. During their attendance, officers attempted to leave the immediate area due to safety concerns and were subsequently blocked in by the group of protestors using barriers. During this, a police van made contact with one of the protestors.Officers remain in attendance to support Essex Police with the operation."
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