Man charged with sharing asylum seeker addresses
Summary
A man who works for a company housing asylum seekers has been charged with misconduct for sharing their home addresses. After the addresses were published, several properties were attacked by crowds over several nights in Thetford, Norfolk.Key Facts
- James Jobson, 62, is an employee at Serco, the company providing asylum seeker accommodation.
- He is charged with misconduct in public office for sharing asylum seekers' addresses.
- The addresses were in Thetford, Norfolk, in streets such as St John's Way and Bracken Road.
- The sharing happened between August 3 and August 14, 2026.
- Afterward, houses were targeted during violent events over three nights.
- Jobson appeared at Ipswich Magistrates' Court and was sent to appear at Norwich Crown Court on September 14.
- Norfolk Police linked the charge to the information release that led to attacks.
- Serco said it is cooperating with the police but cannot comment further due to the ongoing investigation.
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