Police on Nauru consider laying charges against some asylum seekers | Pacific Beat

Police say one asylum seeker suffered a minor injured to his stomach but that it was self inflicted.

Three asylum seekers were taken to the police station and held there overnight.

The were released on Monday morning.

The Australian and Nauruan Governments say the incident was only minor... but that it is not surprising considering the situation of the men on the island.

Canberra Correspondent Stephanie March reports.

Presenter:Stephanie March

Speaker:Rod Henshaw, Nauruan government spokesman; Chris Bowen, Australian Immigration Minister; Scott Morrison, Australian opposition immigration spokesman