Asylum seeker has deportation ticket cancelled after attempting suicide
An Eritrean asylum seeker had his deportation ticket to France canceled after a serious suicide attempt. Detainees reported that he feared for his safety if returned to France due to his circumstances. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about the mental health of detainees under the UK's 'one in, one out' immigration scheme.
- ▪The asylum seeker was discovered by his cellmate after attempting to take his life.
- ▪He is now under round-the-clock suicide watch in detention.
- ▪The 'one in, one out' scheme has seen 605 people returned to France and 581 brought to the UK as of late April.
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An immigration removal centre. Other detainees said they believed the man had made an attempt on his life because he feared he would be in danger in France due to his specific circumstances. Photograph: Guy Corbishley/AlamyView image in fullscreenAn immigration removal centre. Other detainees said they believed the man had made an attempt on his life because he feared he would be in danger in France due to his specific circumstances. Photograph: Guy Corbishley/AlamyImmigration and asylumAsylum seeker has deportation ticket cancelled after attempting suicideEritrean man was due to be forcibly removed to France under ‘one in, one out’ schemeDiane TaylorWed 20 May 2026 12.12 EDTFirst published on Wed 20 May 2026 12.09 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAn Eritrean asylum seeker who was due…
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