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Morton Hall Immigration Centre disorder ends Morton Hall Immigration Centre disorder investigated
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Disorder among detainees following the death of a man at an immigration centre in Swinderby, Lincolnshire, has ended, the Home Office has said. The Home Office is investigating a disturbance at an immigration removal centre on Saturday which began following the death of a detainee.
Staff at Morton Hall earlier had to withdraw to a "place of safety" when about 30 detainees reportedly refused to go back into their rooms. Staff at Morton Hall, in Swinderby, Lincolnshire, had to find a "place of safety" when about 30 men reportedly refused to go into to their rooms.
Is is thought the disorder is connected to the death of a man at the centre on Friday night. The disorder was eventually brought under control on Saturday evening.
A Home Office spokesman said an investigation had begun. A Home Office spokesman said there were no reported injuries to staff or detainees.
The spokesman added there were no reported injuries to staff or detainees. Earlier, officers in riot gear had been seen going into the site, and there were reports that alarms were sounding inside the complex.
Speaking about the man's 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. Immigration and Security Minister James Brokenshire said an investigation was taking place following the man's death.
He 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."
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.