New record set for number of migrants crossing the English Channel in a day

New record set for number of migrants crossing the English Channel in a day
Migrant Channel crossing incidents
Fri, 07 Aug, 2020 - 09:54
PA Reporters

A total of 235 migrants crossed the Channel by boat on Thursday, setting a new record high for crossings in a single day.

Border Force cutter Seeker and patrol boats Speedwell and Hunter intercepted 17 vessels, one of which was carrying 26 people.

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