TWO people have been arrested and a cop has been “bitten” after a protest descended into chaos when a crowd tried to break into migrant homes.

Police were called to Thetford, Norfolk, after receiving reports that a group of people were trying to gain access to a property last night.

A crowd of people allegedly tried to break into migrant homes Credit: SWNS

Two police officers were injured during the disorder Credit: SWNS

As officers arrived on the scene and tried to intervene, a male cop was hit with a rock.

A female officer was also injured when she was “seriously bitten”, breaking the skin, police said.

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Both officers have been taken to hospital to receive treatment for their injuries.

Two men were arrested on suspicion of public order offences, harassment and possession of an offensive weapon.

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It follows a similar night of chaos on Tuesday Credit: SWNS

Several properties were damaged during the disorder Credit: SWNS

A man in his 40s remains in custody while 68-year-old Brian Thompson has subsequently been charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

Thompson was bailed to appear at Norwich Magistrates’ Court on August 25.

Norfolk Constabulary said the incidents followed a “largely peaceful” anti-immigration protest outside Thetford police station yesterday evening.

It comes after a night of disorder in the same town on Tuesday saw windows smashed and fences broken when crowds of people attempted to break into properties in three different roads.

Thetford lies just three miles away from RAF Barnham, one of the military sites being considered to house asylum seekers.

Protests outside the barracks have been continuing for weeks after it was revealed some 1,250 migrants may be housed there.

The chaos on Tuesday erupted after five men were seen moving into a home on St John’s Way in Thetford.

In a statement, she said: “We will always facilitate and support the right to peaceful protest, and we recognise that people may hold strong views and feelings about issues.

“However, no matter how strongly those views are held, there is no place for violence, intimidation or criminal behaviour.

“Our role is to keep people safe. We have a duty to protect everyone in our communities, maintain public order and prevent harm.

“We will not stand by and allow violence to take place, whether that is directed towards members of the public, local residents or police officers carrying out their duties.

“Where criminal offences are committed, we will take robust action. Our focus remains on maintaining public safety and ensuring people can go about their lives without fear of violence or disorder.”