DEVELOPING: Epping hotel asylum seeker Hadush Kebatu sentenced to prison for multiple sex assaults.

Breaking News: Epping Hotel Asylum Seeker Jailed for Sex Assaults Hadush Kebatu, an Ethiopian asylum seeker staying at The Bell Hotel in Epping, has been sentenced to one year in prison for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman. The incidents occurred on July 7-8. The judge described the assaults as "disgusting and sickening" for the victim, who was wearing her school uniform at the time. The court heard that Kebatu posed a "significant risk of reoffending". Kebatu's arrest in August sparked protests outside the hotel, with demonstrators calling for his deportation. His barrister, Molly Dyas, said he wants to be deported as soon as possible. The victim, who was not named, released a statement saying she now checks over her shoulder every time she goes out with friends. The case has raised concerns about asylum seeker safety and community relations in Epping. This is a developing story, with further details expected from the court. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*