A violent mob of around 100 people stormed three houses in Thetford, believing they were home to asylum seekers, plunging the town into a night of chaos.
Incident Details
The crowd gathered in the Norfolk town on the evening of August 5, targeting properties on a council estate. Witnesses described scenes of disorder as the mob attempted to break into the homes.
Police were called to the scene, but the unrest continued for several hours. The motive appeared to be a rumour circulating that asylum seekers were living in the area.
Impact and Response
The incident has raised concerns about community tensions and the spread of misinformation. Local authorities have urged calm and called for an end to such disturbances.
No arrests have been reported at this time, and the investigation is ongoing. The homes targeted were not occupied by asylum seekers, according to initial reports.
