More than 100 asylum seekers at the Harmondsworth and Brook House detention centres staged overnight protests against the UK’s “one in, one out” deportation deal with France. The demonstrations, which were largely peaceful resistance against being removed to France, were met with a forceful response as officers utilized riot shields, dogs, and teargas to quell the action. Detainees expressed fear and desperation over the scheme. Human rights advocates and charities have condemned the use of violence at the centres, further highlighting concerns about the welfare and safety of vulnerable individuals within the detention system.
Date: January 15, 2026. Source: