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Further Arrests in Thetford Following Anti-Immigration Disorder
Police say 30 to 60 people tried to enter three homes, and officers later arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of a public order offence.
- Norfolk Police arrested a man in his 30s on Wednesday following disorder in Thetford, where crowds of up to 100 people targeted three homes amid suspicions they were being used to house asylum seekers.
- Tensions stem from Home Office plans to house asylum seekers in local accommodation, with residents expressing concerns over community safety and a perceived lack of consultation from the government.
- Officers were "subjected to significant aggression" during the incidents, with two hospitalized after being struck by a rock and seriously bitten while attempting to protect residents from the crowd.
- Local MP Terry Jermy condemned the "ugly scenes" as "deeply disturbing," while the Home Office warned that "anyone taking part in this criminal activity will face the full force of the law."
- Data from the Home Office shows the population of asylum seekers in hotels has fallen by 35% in the last year, with overall asylum costs decreasing by nearly £1 billion since the general election.
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Thetford anti-migrant clashes leave officers hurt, asylum seekers evacuated
Violent anti-migrant protests in Thetford targeted homes thought to house asylum seekers and left officers injured. The unrest forced residents to flee, prompted arrests and drew condemnation from police, the Home Office and local leaders.
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