Reports of petrol bombs thrown at migrant centreon October 30, 2022 at 1:42 pm

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

A Reuters witness says a man threw petrol bombs at the immigration centre in Dover before killing himself.

Immigration centre at DoverImage source, PA Media

Emergency services are at the Border Force migrant processing centre in Dover, Kent, after a Reuters witness says a man threw petrol bombs before killing himself.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident in Dover at about 11:25 GMT, and a fire was put out.

The man drove up to the centre and threw three petrol bombs, one of which did not go off, Reuters reported.

The agency said he drove to a nearby petrol station where he killed himself.

South East Coast Ambulance Service confirmed they also attended the incident.

The Home Office and Kent Police have been contacted for comment.

- Advertisement -

Discover

Sponsor

Latest

US-China talks a ‘step forward’ in relations, says Janet Yellenon July 9, 2023 at 9:31 am

But the US Treasury Secretary says the countries still have "significant disagreements" at the end of her trip.Image source, Getty ImagesBy Kathryn ArmstrongBBC NewsUS...

Elon Musk: Twitter won’t ‘take yes for an answer’on October 6, 2022 at 10:04 pm

Twitter said it did not trust the billionaire's promises to proceed with the takeover.Image source, ReutersBillionaire Elon Musk has said he aims to complete...

Climate change: Massive Russian gas flare threatens Arctic iceon August 25, 2022 at 11:20 pm

As Europe frets over energy, Russia is burning off millions of dollars worth of natural gas daily.Image source, Copernicus Sentinel/Sentinel Hub/Pierre MarkuseAs Europe's energy...

St Andrews Old Course renovation compared to DIY patioon February 6, 2023 at 11:56 am

The Swilken Bridge at St Andrews provides one of the most famous photo opportunities in golf.The Swilken Bridge at St Andrews provides one of...

Twitter sues Elon Musk over $44bn purchase dealon July 12, 2022 at 10:29 pm

The social media firm is trying to force Elon Musk to buy it after he walked away from the deal.Image source, ReutersTwitter has taken...