Manhunt after riot at refugee centre sees 13 escape

Apr 30, 2023 at 1:48 PM
Manhunt after riot at refugee centre sees 13 escape

A significant manhunt is underway after 13 detainees broke out of an immigration centre after a riot. The detainees fled after a row over entry to the on-site gymnasium. Five of the international criminals have been caught however eight others, together with seven Albanian males, are nonetheless being hunted. Sources declare the disruption began when 40 detainees have been prevented from utilizing the gymnasium at Yarl’s Wood immigration removing centre in Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire, late on Friday night.

The males, who’ve been held on the centre whereas awaiting deportation, used the gymnasium gear to wreck the grounds and property.

A Tornado group of jail employees and the jail service’s National Tactical Response Group have been despatched to revive order.

Bedfordshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Karena Thomas stated: “During the incident, 13 people made off from the premises through the outer fencing.

“Five of those have been detained however eight others, seven Albanian males of their 20s and one in his 30s, are nonetheless being appeared for.

“We are continuing to investigate their whereabouts to ensure the safety of the detainees as well as the wider public and wish to reassure people that none pose any risk to the wider community.”

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