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15 Arrested in Thetford Protests, Teen Assaults Worker

8/11/2026

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Norfolk Police arrested a teenage boy for assaulting an emergency worker during Thetford protests.
A man in his 20s was arrested for assaulting an emergency worker and possessing a Class B drug, remaining in custody.
Police have made 15 arrests since the three nights of disorder began.
Chief Constable Paul Sanford denied excessive force, warned offenders will face the strongest sanction, and said Section 34 powers stay in Thetford until 4 pm Tuesday.

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Norfolk Police arrested a teenage boy for assaulting an emergency worker during Thetford protests.
A man in his 20s was arrested for assaulting an emergency worker and possessing a Class B drug, remaining in custody.
Police have made 15 arrests since the three nights of disorder began.
Chief Constable Paul Sanford denied excessive force, warned offenders will face the strongest sanction, and said Section 34 powers stay in Thetford until 4 pm Tuesday.