New Zealand woman held in Villawood detention centre found dead, detainees say

Activists say woman's death is an example of people with serious mental health problems being detained without adequate care

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Advocates and detainees say a woman's body was found at Villawood detention centre on Sunday morning.

The New Zealand woman was found dead about 10.45am, shortly after a room search had been conducted by Serco officers. She is believed to have killed herself.