An upcoming rally in support of refugees housed at a city hotel is being monitored by the police ahead of a planned event on July 1.
The Stand Up to Racism Norwich group will be holding a community demonstration in support of migrants who are currently being sheltered at the Best Western Brook Hotel in Barnard Road, Bowthorpe.
It comes amid rising tension in the Costessey area after hateful graffiti saying "migrants out" was spray-painted onto the roundabout through Dereham Road, in the direction facing where the refugees are being housed.
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Norfolk police has confirmed it is aware of the event, amid reports of an anti-migrant march from a group called East Anglian Patriots, and will be keeping a close eye on proceedings.
A police spokeswoman said: "Police are aware of information circulating online around protests taking place on Saturday, July 1 and we are currently monitoring the situation."
Raleigh Chiwuta, part of the anti-racism group planning the rally, said: "Our position has always been to tackle racism and stand up for people, like immigrants and refugees, in their time of need."
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