Two men are arrested following two nights of disorder in Thetford, Norfolk, in protests against plans to house asylum seekers in former military barracks near the town. Multiple reports describe crowds attempting to break into homes believed to be linked to asylum seekers, prompting police intervention to protect residents. The unrest involves more than 100 people protesting, according to one outlet. Police report injuries to officers during the events and say they were assaulted while responding to the disorder. One account includes allegations of officers being bitten and spat on. The arrests are reported to have taken place on Thursday as the situation continues to be investigated.
Across the coverage, the central points are that protests take place over the asylum-housing plans, violence and attempted home break-ins occur over two nights, police are injured during efforts to manage the situation, and two men are arrested in connection with the unrest. Details of charges are not specified in the provided excerpts, and the reports do not include outcomes beyond the arrests.
