Hotel Asylum Protest: Ash Men Bailed to Appear at Crown Court

Published on: 14 Aug, 2024
Updated on: 15 Aug, 2024

By David Reading

Six men, including three from Ash, have appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court charged with violent disorder following a protest outside an Aldershot hotel that has been housing asylum seekers.

They were granted bail and are due to appear at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday, September 4.

The six men are:

Alby Brannan, 18, of Winchester Road, Ash
Joe Howell, 19, of Bareham Drive, Ash
Kieron Marney, 25, of Fairview Road, Ash
Jamie Lee Turvey, 34, of Montgomery Road, Farnborough
Cameron Bowling, 40, of Broadhurst, Farnborough
Clive Patfield, 60, of The Chantrys, Farnham

The accused men gave no indication of how they will plead.

See: Asylum Protest: Ash Men Are Among Those Charged With Violent Disorder

Howell was also charged with assault on an emergency worker and pleaded not guilty to this offence.

All the charges arose following the protest outside Potters International Hotel on Wednesday, July 31.

Potters International Hotel Google

A seventh man, Perrie Fisher, 28, of Hillside Road, Farnham, was charged with violent disorder but failed to appear in court and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

At the same court, a 13-year-old girl from Aldershot pleaded guilty to violent disorder. The girl, who cannot be named because of her age, was granted bail and is due to be sentenced on Monday, September 30.

Hampshire Police have commented on posts that have appeared on social media related to the case.

A police statement said: “We note the incident on Wednesday 31 July has attracted commentary on social media. We understand the community’s concern, however urge people to please not speculate on the circumstances through online commentary.”