Mohammed Sharwarq, a Syrian national staying at the Bell Hotel, has been charged with two counts of common assault, four counts of assault by beating, and one count of sexual assault on a male.
It is alleged that the offences took place between July 25 and August 12.
The 32-year-old has been remanded in custody and was due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today (August 13).
Essex Police says it is not looking for any other suspects.
Protests have been taking place near the Bell Hotel and other places across the UK over immigration.
It followed since 38-year-old asylum seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was charged with sexual assault following an incident where he is alleged to have attempted to kiss a 14-year-old girl.
An Essex Police spokesperson has said: “A man will appear in court today to face criminal charges after officers were called to the Bell Hotel on Epping High Road on Tuesday, August 12.
“A 32-year-old man was arrested and questioned.
“Mohammed Sharwarq, a Syrian national who resides at the Bell Hotel, Epping, has been charged with the following offences: two counts of common assault; four counts of assault by beating; one count of sexual assault on a male contrary to section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
“The offences are alleged to have taken place between July 25 and August 12.
“He has been remanded in custody and was due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday August 13.
“Officers are not currently seeking any other suspects in relation with this case.”