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Arrest in Norwich Flag Clashes as York Launches £250,000 Removal Plan

Officials are moving to enforce highway rules after reports of intimidation linked to the displays.

Overview

  • Norfolk Police arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of common assault after reviewing footage of confrontations over flags in Norwich.
  • Norwich saw a third night of disorder, including an incident where residents taking down a banner sheltered in the Fat Cat pub as a group gathered outside; officers said no offences were disclosed in that episode and are monitoring the area.
  • Fresh St George’s crosses were painted on a road crossing by Chapelfield Gardens in Norwich, adding to complaints about intimidation and illegal markings on the highway.
  • City of York Council will remove unauthorised flags and clean graffiti at an estimated cost of about £250,000, citing recent racist abuse and community harm; Flag Force UK says volunteers will promptly replace any taken down.
  • Responses vary across councils: Wirral is removing items attached to public property without permission, Rotherham pledged to take down risky flags or political material, and Norfolk County Council says removals will occur during routine maintenance.