New detention clash in South Australia

Nine people were arrested yesterday as anti-deportation protesters again clashed with riot police outside the Baxter detention centre in South Australia.

Sixteen people have now been arrested in the three-day protest on the outskirts of Port Augusta.

Police said four of those arrested yesterday were believed to have thrown a grappling hook over a perimeter fence of the detention centre in an attempt to gain entry.

Several protesters were injured in the clashes.