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Hundreds of individuals gathered for a demonstration outside a hotel accommodating asylum seekers in Norfolk. The protestors arrived with St George’s flags, placards, and banners bearing messages such as “Stop the invasion.” According to BBC journalist Alex Dunlop, there were approximately 350 to 400 anti-immigration demonstrators and around 150 counter-protesters present, creating a situation that was mostly peaceful but notably loud with a significant police presence.
Approximately 60 police officers were in attendance as the demonstrators, some of whom were positioned on the road, listened to various speeches delivered from the rear of a parked lorry. The crowd of anti-immigration protestors could be heard chanting phrases such as “We want our country back” and “Stop the invasion.” The gathering began before the scheduled start time of 14:00 BST, with speeches concluding around 15:30 BST, after which the attendees started to disperse.
In a separate incident, about 150 protestors gathered outside a hotel in Diss, Norfolk, where asylum-seeking families were housed, to voice their opposition to Home Office proposals regarding accommodating single adult males at the location. Notably, two individuals were arrested on Saturday in connection with a disturbance involving both the Diss and Norwich area hotels. The situation has escalated further with clashes between rival groups taking place outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, on several occasions since July 13, resulting in charges being filed against ten individuals for disorder-related offenses.
Responding to the protests, a Home Office representative emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing issues within the asylum system, citing efforts to close down hotels and remove over 35,000 individuals without legal standing in the country. While acknowledging the public’s right to peaceful protest, the spokesperson reaffirmed a stance against any unlawful or violent behavior, underscoring the collaboration between authorities to maintain order and prevent disruptions similar to prior incidents
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