Man accused of leaking asylum seeker addresses targeted in disorder
A man who works for a company providing housing for asylum seekers has been accused of leaking addresses of homes that were later targeted during disorder.
James Jobson, a 62-year-old employee at Serco, has been charged with misconduct in public office for allegedly sharing the addresses of asylum seekers. The charges stem from incidents at five houses in Thetford, Norfolk, between 3 and 14 August. The houses were located on St John's Way, Bracken Road, Clover Way, Elm Road, and Chester Way.
Jobson, who works as a Serco employee, appeared at Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Monday and was remanded in custody. He is scheduled to appear at Norwich Crown Court on 14 September. The allegations suggest that Jobson wilfully and without justification abused his position to share the addresses, which were later targeted during violent disorder in the town.
Serco stated that they are cooperating with the police and are handling the matter as part of an ongoing legal process.
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