Immigrants arrested after scuffles outside ID, Citizenship office

Scuffles broke out this morning outside the ID and Citizenship Office in Valletta when a number of immigrants rushed to the door as the department opened for business this morning.

The immigrants, many of whom had queued throughout the night, were seen in a long line.

As a number of Police officers stood guard, some immigrants made a rush to the door in a bid to ensure they were first to be served by Citizenship officers.

At this time, scuffles broke out as Police tried to hold back the rush. At least five men were seen being arrested and taken away handcuffed.