Eighth man arrested over detention centre escape
A riot at Yarl's Wood detention centre, in Bedfordshire saw 13 people flee the unitA group of 13 people broke through a perimeter fence at Yarl's Wood, near Bedford, following a riot on 28 April. Five were detained shortly afterwards.Det Ch Insp James Panter said: "We are no longer looking for anyone else in connection to the disturbance and subsequent escape of detainees.
Seven men have been charged with escaping lawful custody, violent disorder and criminal damage in connection with the disturbance, Bedfordshire Police said.A further two men and one of the seven suspected escapees have been charged with drug dealing and money laundering offences.Det Ch Insp Panter said: "This has been a huge collective effort by our officers, those from the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit, as well as law enforcement colleagues across the country.
Yarl's Wood, in Milton Ernest, is an immigration removal centre where people with disputed immigration status can be detained without a defined time limit.
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