13 children were among immigrants found in container

Thirteen children, including a child as young as one, were among the Afghan immigrants rescued from a shipping container on Saturday.

Thirty of the 35-strong group found screaming and banging at the Port of Tilbury are being quizzed by officials after being released from hospital.

Essex Police said they include nine men and eight women aged between 18 and 72 as well as 13 children aged between one and 12.