# Two arrested after police hurt in UK unrest over asylum plans

Two men were arrested following a protest over asylum plans in Norfolk, during which police officers were injured. The unrest highlights ongoing tensions around UK immigration policy. Authorities are investigating the incident and the extent of the officers' injuries.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/06/two-men-arrested-norfolk-police-injured-unrest-thetford-asylum-plans) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:06:14 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/07/thetford-residents-remain-on-edge-after-days-of-mob-rule-over-asylum-plans) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:04:48 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/07/chad-eberle-arrested-police-killings) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:49:24 GMT