Seven arrested after animal rights campaigners occupy Norfolk food facility

Seven people have been arrested after police were called to an incident in Watton this morning (3 April 2024).

Five men and two women have been arrested in connection with the incident after officers were called to reports that protestors had gained entry to a food facility in Brandon Road, Watton at 6.07am.

Three men in their 30s, one in his 20s and a fifth in his 50s have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass.

A woman in her 30s has also been arrested for aggravated trespass and a woman in her 20s on suspicion of conspiracy to commit aggravated trespass.

All seven people have been taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning where they remain.

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