Police are appealing for assistance to identify the individuals in the images following the incidents of violence and criminal damage which occurred in Epping on Thursday 17th July.

A number of local Epping residents carried out what was an initial peaceful protest outside The Bell Hotel in Epping High Road.

These residents were peacefully and legitimately protesting. This follows a recent alleged incident involving a resident of the hotel who was swiftly arrested, charged and remanded.

After carrying out their peaceful protests, members of the Epping community largely dissipated, however a number of individuals arrived at the scene, intent on causing trouble.

In the violence that followed these individuals: threw missiles at officers and the hotel; smashed police vans and vehicles; caused damage to the hotel; injured one officer; and prevented local residents from being able to use Epping High Road.

A total of eight officers were assaulted and suffered a range of minor injuries.