Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHolly BancroftThursday 13 August 2026 15:37 BSTThetford MP condemns 'vigilante style activity' after disorderNorfolk Police have arrested a man in his 60s on suspicion of inciting racial hatred and assisting an offender following anti-migrant unrest in Thetford.The suspect was questioned over how addresses of properties housing asylum seekers were shared, before being released on bail until October 2026.The arrests follow three nights of disorder where targeted Serco-managed homes were surrounded by crowds, forcing police to evacuate residents.Tensions in the area escalated after the Home Office submitted plans to convert nearby RAF Barnham into accommodation for up to 1,250 asylum seekers.South West Norfolk MP Terry Jermy condemned the terrifying scenes, which resulted in police officers being assaulted and several arrests.In fullMan arrested after addresses were shared during violent anti-migrant protests in ThetfordMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in