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The Guardian
Thetford residents tense over asylum measures
Residents of Thetford in Norfolk have experienced days of protest and unrest over the government's plans to house asylum seekers in local homes and facilities. The disturbances included violence against police, property damage, and attempts to break into houses believed to be housing asylum seekers, prompting police to arrest multiple individuals and remove asylum seekers for safety. Critics have expressed concerns about the lack of community engagement and the use of organized and far-right rhetoric, while officials defend the strategy of relocating asylum seekers to large sites and HMOs.
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