VIC:Villawood detainees questioned by police

AAP General News (Australia)
04-22-2011
VIC:Villawood detainees questioned by police

Twenty-two detainees at Sydney's Villawood Detention Centre have been removed and are
being questioned by police .. over the riot that caused extensive damage and chaos to
the facility.

An Immigration spokeswoman says no-one has been arrested or charged at this stage.

The centre erupted in a riot involving up to 100 detainees on Wednesday night .. leaving
nine buildings gutted by fire.

The spokeswoman says while a small number of detainees remain on a rooftop at the centre
.. there were no further reports of disturbances last night.

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KEYWORD: DETAINEES (SYDNEY)

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