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Scottish Greens condemn dawn raids in Glasgow
Refugee families were taken from their homes and placed in detention centres
Scottish Green Party co-leader Patrick Harvie

THE Scottish Greens have condemned dawn raids in Glasgow in which refugee families have been taken from their homes and placed in detention centres.

Last week, a 67-year-old asylum-seeker was rushed to hospital by ambulance after collapsing in the home he shares with his family. 

Early on Friday, his home was raided by Home Office immigration officials, who warned that they plan to return. 

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