Daily Record
·Aug 2026
Female cop 'seriously bitten' as protesters 'try to storm asylum seekers homes' in Norfolk
Anti-immigration protests in Thetford, Norfolk, continued for a third night, with demonstrators reportedly targeting properties believed to house asylum seekers. Police said residents were moved for their safety, while officers faced significant aggression, including a rock attack and an alleged serious bite. Norfolk Constabulary defended its use of Pava spray after claims that a woman on a mobility scooter was affected, saying it was deployed proportionately. Several people were arrested, and Brian Thompson was charged with possessing a wooden bat.