UK police arrest man after four die during Channel crossing attempt
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
British police arrested a 27-year-old Sudanese man at a migrant processing centre on suspicion of endangering others during a Channel crossing attempt. Four people died Thursday while trying to board an inflatable boat near Calais, France. The suspect was detained under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act. Seventy-four people attempted the crossing; thirty-eight were returned to France. French prosecutors are investigating the deaths and boat launch circumstances. UK officials pledged stronger enforcement against smuggling operations.
Key Entities
UK National Crime AgencySudanFranceEnglish ChannelCalaisBorder Security Asylum and Immigration ActMike Tapp