Migrant, 16, found dead on beach after disappearing at sea, says French minister

The tragedy came as migrants making the perilous crossing of the English Channel have been a focus of the UK Government amid a record number of journeys

The teenager was found on the beach at Sangatte on Wednesday morning.

A 16-year-old Sudanese migrant who disappeared at sea has been found dead on a beach near Calais, a French minister has said.

Marlene Schiappa, who is in charge of citizenship in France’s government, said the teenager was found on the beach at Sangatte on Wednesday morning.