Norfolk Police attend a residential area in Thetford on Thursday as a third night of protests begins.

Police make an arrest in Thetford on Thursday night as the market town braced itself for a third night of unrest Policing powers were stepped up in Thetford on Thursday as the Norfolk market town braced itself for further disorder. Arrests were made on Thursday morning after a female police officer was "seriously bitten" and crowds attempted to storm homes linked to alleged asylum seekers on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Pictures appeared to show a heavy police presence in the residential area of Canterbury Way on Thursday night, as officers moved to arrest a man at the scene. A Home Office spokesperson condemned the behaviour, warning that "anyone taking part in this criminal activity will face the full force of the law". Norfolk Police has imposed public safety measures in the town, including requiring people to remove face coverings if asked to do so or face arrest. They will also be permitted to direct anyone committing, or who they suspect may commit, anti-social behaviour, to leave the area. The measures have been put in place from 18:00 BST on Thursday until 07:00 on Friday.