Dozens of men at the Christmas Island detention centre have been injured during a riot between Afghan and Sri Lankan detainees, reports the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). The brawl broke out between about 150 men at the centre on Saturday (Nov. 21) night. Staff at the centre brought the riot under control within 30 minutes. Thirty-seven detainees received medical treatment on the island, while a further 10 were treated in hospital.
It is understood broken pool cues, tree branches and broom handles were used as weapons, reports ABC.
The matter is being investigated.
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