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Female police officer 'seriously bitten' during anti-migrant disorder
Norfolk Police said two people were arrested after officers were injured and a group tried to enter a residential property during the unrest.
- On Wednesday, August 5, disorder continued in Thetford as a large group attempted to enter a residential property on Clover Way, hospitializing two police officers who were struck and bitten.
- Tuesday's incidents in the town involved property damage, including smashed windows and broken fences, as people attempted to break into a residential property, establishing a pattern preceding Wednesday's violence.
- Norfolk Police deployed "significant police resources" to maintain safety, making two arrests on Wednesday, including Brian Thompson, 68, who faces charges for possession of an offensive weapon, namely a wooden bat.
- Assistant Chief Constable Julie Dean asserted "there is no place for violence," while Jermy of South West Norfolk condemned the behavior, citing residents' fears following reports of home break-ins.
- Thompson was released on bail and is due at Norwich Magistrates Court on August 25, while police noted the initial anti-immigration gathering had been largely peaceful before the disorder escalated.
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