Mob Rule and Moral Panic in Thetford The recent scenes of disorder in Thetford, Norfolk, are a stark reminder that the UK's asylum system is on the brink of collapse.
For three nights, protesters clashed with police, targeting houses believed to be housing asylum seekers in HMOs (houses of multiple occupancy).
The chaos has left residents on edge, with some expressing concerns about safety and others decrying the presence of "invaders" in their midst.