![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/riot-police-called-to-immigration-detention-centre-after-armed-mob-fury/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/specialist-unit-majestys-prison-service-773100769-1.jpg&description=RIOT police were rushed to an immigration detention centre after an alleged armed mob caused a disturbance during a power cut. The group of detainees were said to be armed with "various weaponry" at the London centre during the early hours of this morning. Riot police rushed to the Harmondsworth detention centre during the early hours of this morningCredit: UkNewsinPictures Detainees were said to be armed with 'various weaponry'Credit: UkNewsinPictures No one was injured during the incident at Harmondsworth detention, centre near Heathrow Airport, but the power was still out just before 9am today, according to the Home Office. It is alleged that more than 100 detainees were involved in the "disturbance". The Home Office said in a statement: "There has been a power outage at Harmondsworth immigration removal centre, and work is currently under way to resolve this issue. "We are aware of a disturbance at the centre and the appropriate authorities have been notified and are on scene. "The welfare and safety of staff and individuals detained at Harmondsworth is our key priority." The Metropolitan Police service and HM Prison Service are said to still be at the scene. A Home Office spokesman also told the PA news agency: "A group of detainees left their rooms and went out into the courtyard area armed with various weaponry. "Territorial Support Police were sent to the scene, and the power is still off." They added that none of the detainees had left the premises. The Sun Online has approached Met Police for comment.){kind=link}
RIOT police were rushed to an immigration detention centre after an alleged armed mob caused a disturbance during a power cut.
The group of detainees were said to be armed with “various weaponry” at the London centre during the early hours of this morning.
No one was injured during the incident at Harmondsworth detention, centre near Heathrow Airport, but the power was still out just before 9am today, according to the Home Office.
The Home Office said in a statement: “There has been a power outage at Harmondsworth immigration removal centre, and work is currently underway to resolve this issue.
“We are aware of a disturbance at the centre and the appropriate authorities have been notified and are on scene.