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Morton Hall Immigration Centre disorder ends | |
(about 3 hours later) | |
Disorder among detainees following the death of a man at an immigration centre in Swinderby, Lincolnshire, has ended, the Home Office has said. | |
Staff at Morton Hall earlier had to withdraw to a "place of safety" and emergency services attended the scene. | |
About 30 detainees were believed to be involved in the disorder, which is thought to be connected to a death on Friday night. | |
A Home Office spokesman said an investigation had begun. | |
He added there were no reported injuries to staff or detainees. | |
Talking about the death, Immigration and Security Minister James Brokenshire said: "Our thoughts are with the family at this very sad time. Deaths in removal centres are rare but tragic events. | Talking about the death, Immigration and Security Minister James Brokenshire said: "Our thoughts are with the family at this very sad time. Deaths in removal centres are rare but tragic events. |
"We take our responsibilities towards detainees' health and welfare extremely seriously." | "We take our responsibilities towards detainees' health and welfare extremely seriously." |
One detainee told the BBC up to 30 men inside Morton Hall had refused to go back into their rooms. | |
The Prison Officers' Association said extra prison staff in riot gear had been sent to the centre. | |
The man's death is the second at a UK immigration centre this year after Christine Case died at Yarl's Wood in Bedfordshire in March. | The man's death is the second at a UK immigration centre this year after Christine Case died at Yarl's Wood in Bedfordshire in March. |
Last year a report by HM Inspectorate of Prisons criticised staff for the inappropriate use of batons and handcuffs but said, overall, Morton Hall was a "safe establishment" for detainees and security staff. | Last year a report by HM Inspectorate of Prisons criticised staff for the inappropriate use of batons and handcuffs but said, overall, Morton Hall was a "safe establishment" for detainees and security staff. |
It is run by the Prison Service on behalf of the UK Border Agency. | It is run by the Prison Service on behalf of the UK Border Agency. |