A violent home invasion in Perth, Australia, has led to the arrest of a recently released immigration detainee who, along with two accomplices, allegedly assaulted 73-year-old Ninette Simmons and her husband while pretending to be police officers. The incident, which involved the theft of valuable jewellery, occurred following a high court decision that led to the release of 154 detainees.

The government has expressed significant concern over the event, with Labour frontbencher Ed Husic emphasizing the need to ensure public safety and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese extending sympathies to the victims. Opposition leader Peter Dutton has demanded transparency from government ministers in response to the incident.

Western Australia Police are actively investigating the matter, as highlighted by Detective Inspector Gary Butler who noted the severe impact on the Simmons couple. This case adds to ongoing concerns about the monitoring and management of released immigration detainees, underscored by another incident in Victoria where a visa holder was charged with curfew and monitoring device violations.