An MP has said that the number of incidents at Campsfield House are " unacceptable".

Oxford West and Abingdon MP Dr Evan Harris spoke this morning after it was revealed that seven people absconded from the immigration detention centre in Kidlington. Four have since been recaptured.

Dr Harris said: "It is unacceptable for local residents and for the welfare of staff and detainees alike.

"It seems that lessons have not been learned following previous disturbances and it is time for a proper fully independent investigation.

"There is something wrong with the way the Home Office is operating the system, or the way GEO is running the centre and I will be speaking to Home Office minister Liam Byrne as soon as possible."

The break-out came just over 24 hours after Home Office minister Lord West had said officials were looking at whether to take a harder line with some of the inmates following Saturday's incident.

On Saturday fires were started inside the centre and two people needed treatment for smoke inhalation.

A group of about 100 prison officers in riot gear - known as tornado teams - went into the centre to restore order.